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Flawed drug advice may discourage breastfeeding unnecessarily
September 2025
Many women taking medicines are being advised to stop breastfeeding, often unnecessarily, according to a new study from the University of Bath.
California to ban ultra-processed school meals
September 2025
California lawmakers have passed a bill that will define and ban ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from school meals. It's thought to be the first statutory definition of UPFs.
Spotlight on the child health workforce in England 2025
September 2025
The RCPCH has set out principles and recommendations to support the development of a new long-term workforce plan in England
New healthier food standards aim to give babies best start in life
August 2025
Parents and carers across England should be able to shop more easily for healthier food for their children with new guidelines for commercial baby food.
Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend
August 2025
A growing number of teenagers are using caffeine pouches to get a buzz, say experts who fear the trend could soon reach the UK.
Parents advised by the government to stop using certain kids sleep gummies
August 2025
Those who have purchased Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies have been advised to stop giving them to children.
New genetic test for predicting obesity from early childhood
July 2025
Scientists have developed a genetic score to predict obesity risk from early childhood, potentially allowing for earlier and more effective interventions.
Child obesity and food insecurity disproportionate in the North of England
July 2025
Although children all across the UK need support to live healthier lives, this report highlights the need for further investment in the north.
New report: Early Years Nutrition, Setting the Standards for Change
July 2025
The report outlines issues which exist around breastfeeding, food in early years settings, the baby and toddler food market, dental health and more....
New paper provides roadmap for optimum maternal and foetal health
July 2025
The new briefing paper reveals that most pregnant women fail to meet the recommended intakes of certain nutrients and lays out a roadmap for the future....
July 2025
Disproportionate number of children referred to NHS excess weight clinics are from most deprived areas with many being neurodivergent or having other health complications, finds study.
Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more pupils
June 2025
The Government has announced that from 2026, free school meals will be offered to any child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit.