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May 2026
A recently published RCT examined the impact of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation versus standard 400 IU dose on the cognitive performance of 10-year-olds.
May 2026
Figures reveal that more than 6,000 children living with obesity, including hundreds as young as four, have required treatment at specialist NHS weight-loss clinics since 2021.
May 2026
Over half of parents are regularly pestered by their children or teenagers to buy products high in fats, salts and/or sugar when food shopping in shops or online.
Australia launches multipronged plan to tackle its obesity crisis
May 2026
GenHEART: Australia launches a new 10-year, multi-pronged plan put together by experts to tackle its obesity crisis.
April 2025
The health and beauty retailer said it is the first major retailer to adopt the voluntary standards for ready-made baby food products.
April 2026
Six out of eight leading brands in the review carried out by contained well below the NHS-recommended daily level of vitamin D.
April 2026
Nearly three-quarters of survey respondents with children aged 1-4 years reported at least one barrier to feeding their child what they would like. Families also shared what would help them to feed their young children better.
April 2025
The health and beauty retailer said it is the first major retailer to adopt the voluntary standards for ready-made baby food products, almost a year ahead of the February 2027 deadline.
April 2026
Food campaigners fear the trend may worsen childhood obesity, leave children unable to concentrate in classrooms and undermine the government's child health pledge.
March 2026
The rate of children and teens living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled due to a combination of unhealthy diets, inactivity and rising levels of obesity.
March 2026
Researchers have found a mismatch between the widespread use of melatonin and the limited amount of long-term scientific data available.
March 2026
New qualitative research has explored parents’ experiences of using an age-appropriate portion size guide for children aged 1–4 years.