A new study reveals that historic redlining continues to shape food environments today, with crime, housing and education emerging as key barriers to healthy eating in affected neighbourhoods. A study led by Sebastian Linde of Texas A&M University School of…
Seoul’s ‘Less Sweet Expedition’ has positively influenced family habits by reducing children’s sugar intake, but researchers call for fresher content and better incentives to sustain long-term engagement. Seoul’s mobile campaign to curb children’s sugar intake appears to have made a…
As India shifts from cereal-heavy diets to processed, animal-based foods, experts warn that the regulatory framework lags behind market trends, risking a surge in diet-related chronic diseases across social classes. India’s changing diet is no longer just a matter of…
Pennington Biomedical Research Centre is recruiting 900 children and their families across Louisiana for a five-year study aiming to improve understanding and treatment of childhood obesity, focusing on communities disproportionately affected. Pennington Biomedical Research Centre is recruiting families across Louisiana…
A review of 224 popular baby food products in UK supermarkets reveals ongoing concerns over high sugar and salt levels, with many brands falling short of government guidelines, as manufacturers race to meet 2027 regulations. A new analysis suggests that…
The child hunger emergency in Somalia has intensified this year, with nearly 1.9 million children malnourished and a surge in treatment facility closures driven by a combination of drought, conflict, and funding shortages, raising fears of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.…
A multicentre cohort study in Pediatric Research suggests that breastfeeding during the first six months may be linked to fewer viral infections in preterm infants, emphasizing the potential immune benefits of human milk during fragile early development. Breastfeeding through the…
Research published in Nature indicates that consuming more milk, especially full-fat varieties, during pregnancy could reduce the risk of small for gestational age births, highlighting the potential biological benefits of dairy intake for fetal growth. Milk intake during pregnancy may…
New audit reveals the sugar content in leading soft, energy, and sports drinks exceeds daily limits, sparking calls for stronger regulatory action amid rising health concerns. Australians are drinking far more sugar than health authorities recommend, with a new audit…
New analysis highlights the complex interplay of household wealth, gender, and rural residence as key factors behind Nigeria’s persistent childhood stunting, urging more targeted interventions. Nigeria’s progress against childhood stunting remains painfully slow, and a new analysis in PLOS One…
A Baylor College of Medicine-led study suggests returning to a normal body mass index may reduce the likelihood of children and adults at increased risk of type 1 diabetes progressing to the disease, highlighting the potential benefits of weight management.…
Despite efforts to improve food access, South Africa faces a persistent childhood stunting crisis driven by undernutrition, poor sanitation, and wider development challenges, prompting calls for comprehensive intervention ahead of the 2030 goal. South Africa’s childhood height crisis is not…
