Paediatric specialists warn that popular home remedies including honey, gripe water and vigorous oil massages may expose newborns to avoidable risks. Television actor Nakuul Mehta has drawn attention to a set of long-standing newborn care habits that many Indian families…
A model commissioned by Amy’s Kitchen estimates that Americans eating the most ultra-processed food could lose almost 10 months of life and incur substantially higher lifetime costs, though most of the headline figure reflects a monetised value of lost longevity…
Research in China identifies age, parental BMI, screen time and birthweight as key predictors of childhood obesity, while highlighting how risk assessments change under Chinese and WHO growth standards. Childhood obesity has become a major global health problem, with the…
A varied diet, appropriate supplements and medical advice can help protect growing children from vitamin D deficiency and the bone deformities linked to rickets. Rickets remains a preventable but serious childhood condition that can leave bones soft, weak and more…
A study of 500 children found that food sensitivities became more common and changed type between their first and fifth birthdays, highlighting the limits of relying on a single early allergy test. A new study suggests that food allergy risk…
A four-year University of Sydney study found that one additional portion of fruit a day was associated with lower risks of depression and anxiety symptoms, while sugary drinks were linked to greater risk. Eating an extra portion of fruit each…
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital has treated almost 300 children and adolescents with obesity in three years, prompting a dedicated clinic and calls for earlier, non-stigmatising intervention. Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children in Mumbai says it has treated nearly 300…
Indonesia’s flagship nutrition scheme has expanded to 27,486 service units across all 38 provinces, while authorities suspend more than 1,200 kitchens lacking hygiene certification. Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals programme had reached more than 57 million people by September 30, the…
Health experts say marketing for sugary and ultra-processed foods is shaping children’s diets as food companies push to narrow proposed Dutch restrictions. Children are increasingly being targeted with food marketing that blends seamlessly into everyday life: chocolate figures at holidays,…
A draft petition seeking public comment would require lot-by-lot testing of dairy ingredients and powdered infant formula after outbreaks linked to contaminated supply chains hospitalised dozens of babies. Comments are being sought on a draft petition asking the US Food…
Breast milk, formula and combination feeding can all support a healthy baby. The safest choice is the one that nourishes the child while keeping parents supported and able to cope. The choice between breastfeeding and formula feeding can feel far…
From flavoured yoghurt and breakfast cereals to sauces and coffees, added sugar can hide in everyday foods. Here are practical ways to cut back without giving up treats altogether. Sugar is easy to spot in sweets, biscuits and fizzy drinks,…
