The theme of BEAT’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week this year was community.When my team and I began thinking about this, we unanimously felt that schools are a vital part of our wider community that support the young people who access our service....
Melatonin is widely used to help children sleep but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the evidence. Researchers found a mismatch between the widespread use of melatonin and the limited amount of long-term scientific data available....
Via a randomised placebo-controlled crossover trial of healthy middle-aged and older adults, researchers found that daily intake of soluble corn fibre significantly improved focus and boosted gut bacteria in ways that may support brain function....
A leading expert in alcohol reduction is calling for caution, pointing out that semaglutide is not licensed for treating alcohol misuse and that established, evidence‑based treatments for addiction already exist....
Oral health is a significant determinant of nutritional status. Poor or diminished oral health can impact on the mechanical processes of eating – chewing, lip closure, forming a bolus, control of food/bolus or fluids in the oral cavity and swallowing. It can also affect taste, food choice options an...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of lifelong neurological disorders caused by abnormal brain development or damage, usually before or during birth, that affects body movement, muscle tone and posture. It is the most common motor disability in childhood, with symptoms including stiff or floppy...
Across the country, community-based initiatives harness our shared connection with food, from community kitchens and cafes to gardens, food co-ops and cooking classes....
New qualitative research has explored parents’ experiences of using an age-appropriate portion size guide for children aged 1–4 years ....
A wide range of additional skills underpins our professional expertise and our ability to practise effectively. Here is a brief overview of some of these essential skills....
The vision aims to provide a shared foundation from which organisations can continue to collaborate, advocate and engage with policymakers with clarity and confidence....
Addressing this ‘invisible’ disease requires a collective, multidisciplinary effort; as we wait for faster diagnostic tools, the plate remains one of the most effective places to begin improving the quality of life for those living with endometriosis....
Also known as legumes, pulses are the edible dried seeds of plants in the legume family. Read this blog to find out more about their many benefits....
The Right To Food UK Parliamentary Commission is currently holding assemblies around the UK to gather evidence from communities and health professionals on the scale and scope of food insecurity throughout the UK – and we would love to hear from NHD readers....
This study underlines the importance of a multi-pronged approach to the prevention of childhood obesity, but also highlights 23 risk factors which could be focused on to support this work....
This article explores how decades of innovation in medical foods have shaped the dietary management of cancer, improving treatment tolerance, nutritional status and patient outcomes....
There are many causes of constipation. In this article, Registered Nutritionist, Aliya Porter, will look at the diagnostic criteria and what can be done to treat and prevent constipation in children....
Placement is an exciting opportunity, but it will also be challenging at times. How can you make sure you make the most of the experience? Here are seven tips to help you on your way....
We are currently looking for student writers to contribute paid articles to the student articles section of the NHD Student Hub. Keep reading to find out more....
"Does skipping meals genuinely promote weight loss," writes Shabana Kousar, Clinical Dietitian, "or might it, paradoxically, pave the way for weight gain?"...
A cluster randomised controlled trial was published in the BMJ Global Health on 9th January 2026, investigating whether the intervention delivered would lead to a reduction in the consumption of UPF in adolescents and their parents in India. Researchers found that "The intervention significantly...