A mother is left furious after her son's school implements a blanket ban on cheese crackers, citing severe allergies. The controversial policy has ignited a fierce debate on balancing safety with practicality in UK schools.
US parents charged with child abuse after six infants discovered in a padlocked storage unit. Police reveal horrifying details of the neglect case that has shocked the nation.
Exclusive: A Queensland father's battle to obtain a Blue Card reveals shocking systemic failures, leaving children potentially at risk and parents in bureaucratic limbo. Investigation uncovers a child safety system in crisis.
A shocking investigation is underway in Kennesaw, Georgia, after a young child was discovered wandering a residential street alone, covered in blood. Police are urgently working to piece together the traumatic events.
UK Border Force makes a shocking discovery, intercepting grotesque child-like sex dolls in a major crackdown on a vile trade. Experts warn of a direct link to real-world abuse.
A heroin addict faces jail after snatching a five-year-old girl from a residential street in Walsall. The child's mother heard her daughter's cries from the abductor's bedroom, leading to a dramatic rescue.
California becomes first US state to eliminate ultra-processed foods from school meals in groundbreaking child health initiative starting 2029.
A major study from the University of York finds government healthy eating schemes show no significant improvement in obesity or health outcomes for disadvantaged families, challenging current public health strategies.
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for Nutrition and Food Science degrees. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction.
A depraved Liverpool man, Thomas Gibson, has been sentenced to 12 years for operating a vile international network sharing explicit images of young girls, with victims identified from the UK to Australia.
A young boy's astonishing tale of survival in the Australian bush for two days after his father was fatally shot by police. The child remained with his father's body before being discovered by a search helicopter.
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a historic shift: ultra-processed foods have led to more children globally being obese than underweight for the first time, signalling a urgent public health crisis.
A mother and father face justice after forcing their three children to live in squalor, handcuffing them to beds and subjecting them to prolonged starvation in a shocking case of child cruelty.
Fitness guru Joe Wicks faces intense criticism from feeding experts for his strict no-sugar stance after revealing he refused his three-year-old daughter's 'heartbreaking' plea for a sweet treat, with experts warning he risks creating unhealthy food obses
Top UK nutritionists share their expert blueprint for creating the perfect, balanced school lunchbox that fuels learning, boosts energy and kids will actually eat.
Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.
A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.
A depraved couple has been sentenced after their six children were discovered malnourished and imprisoned in squalid, padlocked rooms in a case that has shocked the nation.
A British boy, at the centre of an international abduction case, has been safely returned to the UK after his mother took him to Poland without consent. The emotional reunion marks the end of a gruelling five-year legal battle fought by his desperate fath
The Arizona Department of Child Safety faces intense scrutiny after a two-year-old boy, under their supervision, was murdered by his mother. This case exposes critical failures in the state's child protection system.
An expert child psychotherapist shares the single most important parenting practice for nurturing resilient, emotionally intelligent children and strengthening family connections.
Shocking details emerge from a Pennsylvania home where two children were discovered in a padlocked bedroom amidst appalling squalor, as parents face serious charges.
In a shocking case of child neglect, five minors were discovered imprisoned in a padlocked basement dungeon by Missouri police. Authorities have charged three individuals as the investigation into the squalid conditions continues.
Shocking child abuse case uncovered in Pennsylvania as six siblings are discovered locked in a squalid basement dungeon by their parents, who now face a litany of serious criminal charges.
A sudden loss of appetite in older adults is a critical warning sign. This comprehensive guide reveals the medical, social, and psychological causes behind this common issue in the UK's ageing population and provides actionable advice for concerned famili
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
A Maine mother faces serious charges after her three-year-old son drowned in a river and her one-year-old infant was discovered with severe injuries in a case of alleged neglect.
A 12-year-old boy from the UK has made a heartbreaking plea to his mother, asking for permission to end his life after being diagnosed with an incurable and painful form of bone cancer.
Bruce and Denise Morcombe, the grieving parents of Daniel Morcombe, back Queensland's groundbreaking new public child sex offender register. Discover how 'Daniel's Law' aims to empower parents and enhance community safety.