Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar
Australian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar. This is mostly because the products marketed and sold by
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Fruit and vegetables: Is it better to peel them?
Many people’s default when preparing fruit and vegetables is to peel them. But often, it’s not necessary. There are important
Read moreWhy food labels showing the exercise needed to burn off calories won’t work for everyone
In an effort to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity, the U.K. government has introduced a number of public health
Read moreHow TikTok is helping spread diet culture myths
Six years ago, a popular reality TV show called “The Biggest Loser” suffered a public blow to its credibility. The
Read moreThe time of day you eat your biggest meal has little effect on weight loss: study
Some of the most popular diet advice in recent years has centered around the idea that the right timing for
Read moreAre butter boards bad for you? An expert weighs in on the latest food trend
In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that
Read moreMy kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)?
So your child has just announced they’ve gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now? Generally,
Read moreDiet can influence mood, behavior and more — a neuroscientist explains
During the long seafaring voyages of the 15th and 16th centuries, a period known as the Age of Discovery, sailors
Read moreFood expiration dates don’t have much science behind them
Florida’s outbreak of listeria has so far led to at least one death, 22 hospitalizations and an ice cream recall
Read moreHow to save $50 off your food bill and still eat tasty, nutritious meals
Grocery prices have taken a hike upwards for a host of reasons, including the rising costs of petrol, fertiliser and
Read moreBaby formula scarcity prompts deeper questions about how America treats infants and mothers
No doubt U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy did not see it coming on May 19 when Morning Joe’s Mika
Read more4 tips for eating healthier without counting calories or using a scale
March is National Nutrition Month, a great opportunity to reassess our relationship with food and commit to making better food
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WHO is scaling up novel coronavirus preparedness efforts in the African region and supporting countries to implement recommendations outlined on 30 January.
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The Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. Each week, a brief description, followed
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