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Proper prenatal care through checkups, vaccinations and nutrition guidance can help ensure healthy births and babies less at risk of nutritional issues like low birth weight and stunting. These issues can have lasting effects on both physical development and cognitive abilities of the child. 

In an emotional video message, Kate Middleton reflected on the challenges of her cancer journey and her focus on staying cancer-free post chemotherapy treatment. Her journey serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection and proactive healthcare.

On 11 August 2024, the Director of Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health, dr. Lovely Daisy, MKM, announced that this regulation prohibits the promotion of formula milk, which is stipulated in Article 33, as part of efforts to increase the success of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia. The regulation adopts the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes that has been introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1981.

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In Jakarta, hundreds of children have developed kidney failure. This emphasises the importance of earlier and effective medical intervention and increased public awareness of the dangers of unhealthy diets.

The connection between nutrition and female fertility is becoming increasingly clear.  Research reveals that what women eat can directly affect…

GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular for weight loss and blood glucose control, can lead to significant nutrient deficiencies.  Understanding these nutrient…

Vice President-Elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka asserts that the free healthy food programme for children in Indonesia does not necessarily have to use rice as the main carbohydrate source. Alternatively, noodles and corn can be used to fulfil children’s daily nutritional needs instead of rice. It can also be tailored according to local conditions and preferences.

Breakthrough Trial Suggests GLP-1 Drugs Could Slow Alzheimer’s Progression Researchers have discovered that GLP-1 drugs, like liraglutide, may slow cognitive…

Around 3,000 children and teenagers in Surabaya have been treated for addiction to mobile gadgets and online games since the beginning of this year. This phenomenon highlights the increasingly worrying mental health issues among the younger generation in Indonesia.