A new study reveals over 70% of food products in Oman are ultra-processed, highlighting the growing dietary health crisis fueled by industrial foods and the urgent need for consumer education and reformulation efforts. Ultra-processed foods are increasingly hard to miss…
A large analysis from Harvard challenges the notion that ultra-processed foods are inherently unhealthy, emphasising the importance of overall diet quality over processing levels for long-term health. Breakfast cereals and sliced bread have been granted a more nuanced verdict by…
The National Institute of Nutrition criticises India’s proposed red warning system for packaged foods, arguing that it may fail to protect consumers adequately by only flagging products exceeding multiple nutrient thresholds, rather than any single harmful ingredient. The Hyderabad-based National…
Healthy Eating Research advocates for a clear federal definition of ultra-processed foods to guide policies addressing rising diet-related diseases, as government reviews proposals to regulate these products more effectively amid industry resistance. Healthy Eating Research has urged federal agencies to…
A preliminary study suggests that altering gut bacteria through microbiota capsules could help some people with peanut allergies tolerate more of the allergen, marking a potential step toward new treatments, but research remains in its early stages. Researchers are exploring…
New survey findings reveal rising rates of wasting and underweight among children under five in Odisha, highlighting urgent need for targeted health interventions amid mixed progress on stunting reduction. Odisha’s child nutrition picture has taken a worrying turn, with fresh…
Bulacan’s annual Singkaban Festival celebrates Filipino culture, heritage, and local commerce with vibrant parades, fireworks, and a tourism fair, reaffirming its status as the province’s premier cultural event amid a week of festivities. Bulacan’s annual Singkaban Festival is in full…
Over 154,000 children in Uganda’s Karamoja region face acute malnutrition amid worsening drought and food insecurity driven by El Niño, prompting calls for urgent aid and intervention. In Uganda’s Karamoja region, more than 154,000 children aged six to 59 months…
A study in Nature Food uncovers the profound and lasting impact on children’s health and education following Ethiopia’s 1998 salt iodisation halt, highlighting the importance of sustained food fortification efforts. A new study in Nature Food suggests that when Ethiopia’s…
Madhya Pradesh’s child rights panel has called for a ban on the sale and advertising of unhealthy foods within 50 metres of schools and colleges, joining a nationwide effort to improve campus health standards and combat diet-related health issues among…
New insights from the Canadian Paediatric Society highlight the uneven risk of vitamin D deficiency in Canada, with infants in northern, darker-skinned, and Indigenous communities facing heightened vulnerability and seasonal challenges complicating prevention strategies. Vitamin D deficiency in Canada is…
While breakfast is often hailed as a health-essential, recent insights emphasise the importance of food quality and personal routines in maximising its benefits. A balanced, tailored approach may be more beneficial than a one-size-fits-all breakfast rule. Breakfast has long been…
