A study indicates Berkeley’s ‘healthy checkout’ ordinance has lowered soda and small-pack candy sales in supermarkets, yet overall candy sales remain unchanged. Experts highlight enforcement and complementary measures needed for broader impact. Berkeley’s experiment with a “healthy checkout” rule appears…
Indonesia’s education ministry has unveiled three new evidence-based nutrition policy briefs in Jakarta, aiming to boost children’s health and educational outcomes through enhanced school nutrition programmes and regional cooperation. Indonesia’s education ministry is pushing for nutrition policy that is grounded…
Dutch researchers uncover distinct chemical markers in babies’ stool that may predict allergy development years before symptoms arise, highlighting a critical window for early intervention. Dutch researchers have found that the chemistry of an infant’s stool may offer an early…
A recent study reveals that babies born to mothers with anaemia during pregnancy may have smaller brains and altered development lasting into early childhood, underscoring the importance of early screening and treatment. Babies born to mothers with anaemia during pregnancy…
A community-based screening and treatment campaign in rural Telangana has led to a 15.3 percentage point decrease in anaemia among adolescent girls, presenting a promising alternative to clinic-based supplementation and highlighting the potential of last-mile health interventions. A door-to-door screening…
As baby food guidelines focus on regular, early exposure to allergens, experts question the need for specialised allergen-introduction kits, emphasising simple, everyday foods for most families. As babies approach six months and begin solid foods, some parents are now seeing…
As hunger in South Africa deepens, experts warn that malnutrition and food insecurity are evolving into a widespread health emergency, affecting children and the elderly alike and demanding urgent, multi-faceted policy responses. Hunger in South Africa is increasingly being described…
A study by the University of Technology Sydney uncovers how emotional ties to fast-food and soft drink brands can shape perceptions and eating habits, potentially undermining nutritional awareness and public health efforts. A fondness for familiar fast-food and sugar-sweetened drink…
New research reveals Berkeley’s pioneering healthy checkout ordinances significantly cut sugary drink and candy sales, highlighting the policy’s potential for wider adoption and impact on shopping behaviour. Berkeley’s first-in-the-world healthy checkout rules are now linked to a measurable drop in…
Experts caution that while intermittent fasting can aid weight management, it poses risks for pregnant women, children, diabetics, and those with underlying health issues, urging personalised advice and caution. Intermittent fasting may suit some adults, but health groups warn that…
Prescriptions for GLP-1 receptor agonists among children aged 8 to 11 with obesity have surged by over 300-fold since 2019, with off-label use becoming increasingly common as clinicians reserve these treatments for more severe cases, according to new research. Prescriptions…
India’s Supreme Court has urged the food regulator to fast-track the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, prioritising public health over industry concerns in a move that echoes global trends towards…
