A groundbreaking study from the University of California, Irvine uncovers how fructose processing in the small intestine may influence fat absorption and contribute to obesity, revealing new potential targets for health interventions. Scientists have long known that too much added…
Consumer advocates in Slovenia raise concerns over persistent high sugar content and unhealthy marketing tactics in popular children’s breakfast cereals, despite slight improvements since 2021. Meanwhile, schools are encouraged to promote healthier eating under a new scheme opening for applications.…
New research links marine heat waves to increased risks of malnutrition and child mortality in coastal areas of low- and middle-income countries, highlighting a growing climate-related threat to vulnerable populations. Marine heat waves, or prolonged spells of unusually warm ocean…
California legislators have approved a bill to introduce a certified label for non-ultra-processed foods, aiming to help consumers identify healthier options amid ongoing federal discussions on food classification. California lawmakers have approved a bill that would create the state’s first…
Teachers in Anchorage warn that the cessation of universal free school meals has heightened hunger among students and added pressures on families, highlighting both educational and community impacts of the policy change. Teachers in Anchorage, Alaska, say the end of…
More than three million children in England from families on Universal Credit will now qualify for free school meals, alongside the introduction of nationwide breakfast clubs and support initiatives aimed at reducing childhood hunger and easing the cost of school-related…
Research from the University of Maine shows that introducing smoothies in middle school cafeterias significantly increases fruit consumption and reduces food waste, highlighting the importance of appealing delivery methods in promoting adolescent health. University of Maine researchers have found that…
New research suggests that environmental influences from pollution to diet play a crucial role in rising food allergy cases, highlighting the importance of exposure routes and timing during immune development. IgE-mediated food allergy is emerging as one of the most…
A recent study indicates that children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, particularly boys aged 5 to 12, tend to be shorter but heavier than their peers, suggesting a potential impact on growth trajectories. A new study suggests that children with moderate-to-severe…
Research based on post-war Britain suggests that limited sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may significantly reduce risks of various cancers in adulthood, highlighting the long-term impact of early nutrition. Scientists have found that a lower intake of sugar…
Research from the University of Gothenburg suggests that a healthy start in life, including diet and lifestyle choices, may lower the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, particularly Crohn’s disease, by early adulthood. A healthy start in the first years…
Growing rates of childhood obesity in Kazakhstan prompt authorities to extend regulations beyond school menus to combat unhealthy food promotion across social media and online platforms, mirroring UK’s recent measures. Kazakhstan is facing a growing childhood obesity problem that health…
