A recent survey reveals that CFTR modulators are prompting a shift from standard high-calorie diets toward more personalised nutritional management in children with cystic fibrosis, as weight responses vary and disordered eating concerns emerge. CFTR modulators are changing how clinicians…
The booming sales of toddler milk, driven more by marketing than nutritional need, raise questions about health, costs, and ongoing industry influence on parent choices worldwide. Toddler milk has become a lucrative corner of the global formula market, even as…
Indonesia is studying Japan’s school lunch system, including kitchen operations and nutrition education, as it aims to expand its Free Nutritious Meal programme and improve food security nationwide. Indonesia is looking to Japan for lessons that could help strengthen its…
New research suggests that limited sugar exposure during early life, particularly in the first 1,000 days, may reduce adult anxiety and influence brain changes, highlighting the importance of prenatal and early nutrition. A new study from the University of Surrey…
Westmoreland health officials are intensifying efforts to increase exclusive breastfeeding among infants, addressing logistical barriers such as workplace facilities and education gaps to ensure more babies receive optimal nutrition in their first six months. Westmoreland health officials are stepping up…
Austrian consumer watchdog VKI warns that brightly marketed caffeinated products, often containing excessive caffeine and sugar, pose significant health risks to children and teenagers, with potential for rapid overconsumption and overlooked warnings. A consumer watchdog in Austria has warned that…
India is exploring measures to restrict sale of high-fat, salt, and sugar foods within 50 metres of schools, aiming to curb childhood obesity trends and reduce the influence of global snack brands, as Maharashtra takes a pioneering step with an…
New research reveals that the infant gut microbiome starts changing its job description sooner than the introduction of solid foods, highlighting the influence of breastfeeding duration and feeding practices on early microbial development. A study of Irish infants suggests the…
Research suggests that distinct developmental trajectories in the gut microbiome during early childhood could help identify children at higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes, with implications for early intervention. Following children over their first years of life, researchers have…
A new review highlights the rising prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children, exposing them to potential lifelong cardiovascular risks and underscoring urgent gaps in diagnosis and treatment options. A new review in the International Journal of…
New research from Karolinska Institutet indicates that probiotic supplements may lower the risk of death and necrotising enterocolitis in very premature babies, prompting calls for wider adoption and further studies. Probiotic supplements may lower the risk of severe bowel disease…
The UK government announces a sweeping overhaul of school meal standards, including restrictions on processed foods and a stronger emphasis on fresh fruits, vegetables, and wholegrains, set to be implemented in September 2027. The government is planning the most extensive…
