MSF warns that acute child malnutrition is rapidly increasing in Baidoa, Somalia, driven by drought, insecurity, and reduced international aid, risking a wider famine crisis that demands urgent global response. Médecins Sans Frontières has warned that acute child malnutrition is…
A recent study highlights the importance of early contact and consistent support to improve family retention in the WIC programme, with implications for enhancing nutrition education and breastfeeding guidance during a child’s first year. A study in the Journal of…
Nearly 1 in 10 children under five in Afghanistan suffer from acute malnutrition amid declining international funding and healthcare closures, warns Save the Children. Afghanistan is facing a deepening child nutrition emergency as almost 1 in 10 children under 5…
Experts suggest that incorporating water-rich fruits and vegetables into children’s diets can support hydration during heatwaves, alongside regular drinking of water, with special attention to warning signs of dehydration. Hot weather makes hydration a greater concern for children because they…
A large Dutch cohort study highlights the maternal gut microbiome as the primary influence on early gut development in infants, surpassing vaginal and breast milk microbes in significance. A large Dutch birth cohort study has found that a mother’s gut…
New research suggests that watching television while eating can diminish meal awareness, affect satisfaction, and promote overconsumption, especially in children, raising concerns over diet quality and obesity risk. Eating while watching television may feel harmless, especially if the food is…
In a timely discussion aligned with National Breastfeeding Month, Tim Noakes highlights how early nutrition, parental food choices, and a shift away from processed foods could redefine infant health practices and address long-term metabolic health. In a conversation timed to…
Medical professionals urge parents to rely on individual needs and clinical advice for supplementing children with vitamin D and calcium, emphasising risks of unnecessary long-term use. Many parents assume vitamin D and calcium should be given for long periods, but…
A new Harvard-led analysis reveals that not all ultra-processed foods are equal, emphasising the importance of diet quality over processing levels and prompting calls for more nuanced food regulations. A new Harvard-led analysis adds fresh weight to a long-running argument…
New Italian research suggests that children with obesity who exhibit varied daily movement and spend less time sedentary tend to have healthier body composition and improved insulin sensitivity, highlighting the importance of movement patterns over total exercise alone. Children with…
A University of Guelph study reveals inherited differences in clock genes could shape young children’s eating patterns, highlighting a genetic factor in early obesity risk and the importance of sleep and routines. A new study from the University of Guelph…
As a devastating drought persists in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya, over 1.7 million children face acute malnutrition, with aid agencies warning that urgent funding shortfalls threaten to worsen an already dire humanitarian emergency. Amina was 7 when the rains failed…
