Rising malnutrition rates and declining exclusive breastfeeding in Liberia highlight a worsening infant health crisis driven by misinformation and deep aid reductions, straining an already fragile health system. Liberia’s infant nutrition crisis is now visible in the country’s own data.…
Uzbek schools are implementing comprehensive restrictions on food and drink in canteens, aligning with WHO health recommendations to promote children’s wellbeing and combat obesity globally. Uzbek schools are being told to keep far more than burgers and fizzy drinks off…
Peru’s government launches an extensive, coordinated multisector campaign to combat child anaemia, integrating health, culture, women’s rights, and emergency response to accelerate progress and reach vulnerable communities. Peru’s Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion is widening its campaign against child…
A pilot study from China reveals that parents of children with type 1 diabetes prefer real-time remote glucose monitoring with 14-day sensors, highlighting the importance of reliability and family-centred care over longer device duration. Chinese parents weighing up glucose sensors…
Recent federal cuts to food assistance threaten to reduce free meal access for thousands of US schoolchildren, risking a reversal of progress in hunger relief amid rising food prices and household financial pressures. As pupils return to classrooms this autumn,…
New survey reveals an alarming increase in acute malnutrition among Haitian children, exposing the deepening impacts of insecurity and economic hardship on child health and survival. Haiti’s latest national SMART survey has pushed child malnutrition back to the top of…
Recent research reveals that most Indonesian children aged 4 to 12 are not meeting recommended DHA levels, with a trend towards flavoured drinks over milk raising concerns about their brain development and concentration as they progress through school. As children…
A comprehensive Harvard-led study challenges the perception of processed foods as inherently unhealthy, emphasising the importance of overall nutritional quality and moderation for sustained health benefits. A diet can include some ultra-processed foods and still be healthy, according to a…
Veg Power celebrates a milestone as its ‘Growing to Love’ scheme educates and inspires 100,000 primary school children across the UK, promoting vegetable eating and sustainable gardening through engaging, curriculum-aligned activities. Veg Power says its “Growing to Love” programme has…
New research highlights that maternal DHA consumption during lactation continues to influence infant brain and eye development beyond birth, emphasising the importance of diet and supplements for nursing mothers. Breastfeeding does not end the nutritional demands of pregnancy; in some…
Emerging studies highlight the risks of added sugar in children under two, with experts urging parents to focus on minimally processed foods and natural sweetness to support lifelong well-being. Doctors and nutrition researchers are increasingly warning that added sugar has…
Prescriptions of weight-loss drugs like Saxenda and Wegovy have surged among children aged eight to 11 in the US, sparking debates over access, safety, and long-term impacts amid rising childhood obesity rates. Use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in young U.S.…
