A study of term newborns found that higher vitamin D levels shortly after birth were associated with substantially lower odds of sepsis, but researchers caution that the findings do not prove cause and effect. A study from Guangzhou has added…
New cafeteria rules prioritise vegetables, fruit, legumes and traditional dishes, while restricting fried snacks, sugary desserts and processed meat and fish products. Portugal’s schools are set for a sharper break with fried snacks and processed foods as the education ministry…
India’s food regulator has opened consultations on draft rules that would prohibit adding sucrose and fructose to foods for infants up to six months old, citing concerns over early dietary exposure and later health risks. India’s food regulator has proposed…
A new research round-up highlights how early feeding experiences, practical guidance and sustained support can shape breastfeeding outcomes and family wellbeing. A round-up published by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee highlights several recent studies that, taken together, point to the importance…
The viral rice-and-minced-meat bowl promises cheap, convenient fuel, but experts warn that relying on it too often can leave fibre, vitamins and variety off the plate. A new social media meal trend is putting a high-protein spin on batch cooking:…
A six-month randomised trial found that 20mg of zinc sulphate a day reduced infections in young Ugandan children with sickle cell anaemia, though larger studies are needed before wider use can be recommended. A daily zinc supplement may help cut…
Jamaica is considering a ban on industrially produced trans fats and stronger controls on unhealthy food and drinks after testing found the fats in 39% of sampled products. Jamaica is weighing stronger legal and regulatory action to reduce unhealthy eating,…
New analysis identifies maternal anaemia, stunting, fever, age and local climate as key signals of risk, while highlighting districts where targeted action could have the greatest impact. A new analysis of childhood anaemia in Ghana suggests the country now has…
The World Health Organization’s first global guidelines on childhood obesity call for supportive family routines, professional advice and care that prioritises wellbeing over weight alone. Childhood obesity is now a major global health issue, and the World Health Organization says…
French deputies have backed extending the country’s levy on sugary drinks to a wider range of packaged foods, with a progressive tax proposed from 2027. France is moving towards a broader tax on sugary packaged foods, with deputies in the…
Doctors at a Doha endocrine conference have urged families, schools and healthcare providers to act as obesity and early signs of diabetes rise among children. Doctors have warned that obesity is putting around 30% of children in Qatar at risk…
With stunting still affecting four in 10 under-fives, evidence from Pakistan’s cash-and-care programme suggests that tackling poverty alongside health services can deliver stronger nutrition gains. For millions of Pakistani families, the daily question is not what counts as a balanced…
