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NH eNews 29th April 2026

• Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation has increased from 3.3% in the 12 months to March 2026 to 3.7% this month

• Beer is a bigger source of vitamin B6 than previously realised

• The School Food Standards consultation is here: help inform the BDA's response and have your say

• EDS UK launches new diet and nutrition programme called Nourished© for its members

NH eNews 22nd April 2026

• Dieters feast their eyes on digital food content to help curb cravings, study suggests

• Many UK adults want to avoid ultra-processed foods but struggle to define them clearly

• Worst-case scenario planning says UK could face food shortages by summer if the Iran war continues but price rises are more likely

• UK GLP-1 usage almost doubles in nine months as availability and awareness continue to rise

NH eNews 15th April 2026

• UK Dietitians need to renew HCPC registration by 20 June 2026

• Deep-fried food and high-sugar items first to be targeted in new government plans to overhaul school dinners

• Men and women living with obesity face very different hidden health risks, according to new research

• Scientists have stabilised a highly reactive molecule in water for the first time, confirming theory about vitamin B1

NH eNews 8th April 2026

• Over a million people could be offered Wegovy to cut heart attack and stroke risk on the NHS

• British Nutrition Foundation releases statement on its position on weight loss medications and nutrition

• School dinners in England are dominated by grab-and-go foods such as pizza and sausage rolls, finds Jamie Oliver-backed study

• Binge drinking just once a month may triple your risk of liver scarring, according to large US study

NH eNews 1st April 2026

• UCL researchers' new tool spots and evaluates nutrition misinformation’s potential for harm

• Food fortification prevents seven billion nutrient gaps annually –but could triple its impact

• Adults who follow more routine eating patterns, such as repeating the same meals, may lose more weight

• Thermal processing of tomatoes by air frying and baking: effects on coloured and colourless carotenoid bioaccessibility

NH eNews 25th March 2026

• Good Food Bill: strengthening national food policy

• US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers

• Lab-grown food pipe could offer a new treatment for young patients in future

• Fatty liver breakthrough: common vitamin shows promise

NH eNews 18th March 2026

• Semaglutide may curb alcohol cravings but proven treatment options for alcohol misuse remain superior, warns expert

• Think Flex First: why flexible working matters more than ever in the NHS

• Scientists tested vitamin D supplementation's effect on COVID-19 and instead found it affects long COVID symptoms

• Nutrition & Hydration Week 2026: Reinforce, Focus and Energise

NH-eNews 11/03/26

• Patients regain weight rapidly after stopping weight loss drugs – but still keep off a quarter of weight lost

• Genetic study links vitamin B1 metabolism to gut motility and IBS risk

• Virtual treatment research brings benefits for eating disorder patients

• Slow NHS rollout of weight loss drugs risks pushing Londoners to unsafe alternatives

NH-eNews 03/03/26

• ‘Hidden’ group of bacteria (CAG-170) in our gut appear to be key to good health, finds global study

• What are the health and safety risks of bubble tea? New research raises multiple concerns

• Largest study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of five cancers

• Link between sugary drink consumption and anxiety in adolescents

NH-eNews 24/02/26

• Make hunger history: the Right to Food UK Commission needs your evidence

• New British Medical Association report: improving the nation’s diet: the impact of ultra-processed food

• A traditional diet could be key to combating the rise of type 2 diabetes, researchers say

• Less sugar in the first 1000 days of life may mean a stronger, longer-lasting heart decades later

  
  

NH-eNews 17/02/26

• A planet-friendly Nordic diet could cut risk of early death by 23%

• Changing eating window dramatically reduced Crohn’s disease symptoms in clinical trial

• Researchers found that a low-fat vegan diet cut insulin use by nearly 30% in type 1 diabetes

• Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match social media hype in new review

NH-eNews 10/02/26

• Three-quarters of Brits fail to follow official advice on winter vitamin D supplementation, finds survey

• GLP-1 drugs are impacting the consumption of dairy products in the US, research finds

• Camera glasses aim to show diet researchers what people really eat in a new trial led by the University of Reading

• Scientists find that using flour made out of sunflower oil waste creates bread with increased nutrient density

NH-eNews 03/02/26

• Danone calls for a consistent definition of ‘healthy food’ amid government HFSS crackdown

• Limited availability and higher cost of gluten-free foods continue in the United Kingdom

• Training HCPs to deliver a group-based intervention for people living with severe obesity: lessons from the PROGROUP feasibility trial

• Four common food preservatives may be linked to cancer, finds new study

NH-eNews 27/01/26

• Updated Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM 2018) published

• Researchers find reducing salt in everyday foods could prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes

• People eat more food but fewer calories on a wholefoods diet, finds new study

• Scientists promote the health benefits of bamboo after first-ever academic review

NH-eNews 20/01/26

• Blood sugar spikes linked to higher risk of Alzheimer's disease

• Experts express concerns over the health and environmental impacts of the new US Dietary Recommendations

• Cancer charity to expand nutrition lessons after trial cut NHS waiting lists

• Scientists have engineered a new sugar they claim tastes like the real deal without so many downsides

NH-eNews 13/01/26

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  NHS releases guidance on wrap-around care for the use of Mounjaro in primary care

• People who come off slimming jabs may regain weight four times faster than dieters

• The government has been urged to make nutrition labels on the front of food packaging mandatory

• Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting admits

NH-eNews 06/01/26

• Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit

• Global genetics study finds evidence as to why mental disorders so often overlap

• Allergen Alert unveils first pocket-sized laboratory to detect food allergens

• Bloom Juice Co. launches the UK’s first dedicated GLP-1-friendly smoothie range

NH-eNews 10/12/25

• Christmas food allergy warning issued amid rise in people buying food from online shops

• WHO issues global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity

• New programme offers dietitians the opportunity to build digital and data skills free of cost

• New study shows some plant-based diets may raise heart disease risk

NH-eNews 03/12/25

• San Francisco sues food companies over ultra-processed products

• Celebrity-backed 'Bang in some beans' campaign aims to double the amount of beans Brits consume

• New oral drug that boosts metabolic activity in muscle rather than altering appetite like GLP-1s

• Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop associated with anxiety

NH-eNews 25/11/25

• WHO launches guidelines on the fortification of edible oils with vitamins A and D

• Government soft drinks industry levy (SIDL) lowered from 5g to 4.5g of sugar per 100ml

• International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders launches survey for GERD awareness week

• Three-quarters not meeting recommended intakes of omega-3, finds first-of-its-kind study

NH-eNews 19/11/25

• Pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax

• Global surge in ultra-processed foods sparks urgent health warning

• A hidden regulatory system helps determine how much fat the body keeps or loses

• Eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet may not increase heart disease risk

NH-eNews 12/11/25

• New research suggests that the consumption of peanuts can improve memory and brain vascular function

• Healthy foods improve quality of life for adults with heart failure

• An increased diet of black tea and berries could support healthy ageing

NH-eNews 05/11/25

• Scientists say gluten may not be the problem after all in non-coeliac gluten sensitivity

• Thousands of poorest Scots to receive free weight-loss jabs in trial

• Short fasts do not impair thinking ability in healthy adults

NH-eNews 28/10/25

• Weight-loss drugs may also curb alcohol and drug addiction by acting on reward circuits in the brain

• WHO Global Targets 2030: To improve maternal, infant, and young child nutrition

• People whose gut microbes make more methane extract more calories from fibre-rich foods

NH-eNews 22/10/25

• BDA releases evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation

• Even 'diet' fizzy drinks may quietly damage the liver, scientists warn

• Mediterranean diet adherence and healthy diet indicator might decrease the odds of endometriosis

NH-eNews 15/10/25

• New study shows promise for protecting people against kidney damage in type 1 diabetes

• Scale of obesity challenge in Scotland highlighted by new research

• Government invites input from nutrition professionals for consultation on energy drink ban

NH-eNews 08/10/25

• 'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned

• ‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, report finds

• Taking vitamin D2 may impact immunity by lowering D3 levels

NH-eNews 01/10/25

• NHS online hospital service to be launched by 2027, the Prime Minister is set to announce

• New study finds higher fruit intake may help protect lungs from air pollution damage

• Wine sulphites found to change the gut microbiome, while polyphenols may protect it

NH-eNews 24/09/25

• California to lead the way in banning ultra-processed school meals

• Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro make food taste sweeter and saltier, which may quiet cravings

• A green-Mediterranean diet can help slow brain ageing, say Harvard researchers

NH-eNews 17/09/25

• Severe inequality in London for weight loss drugs, as patients are buying products online

• Being too thin can be deadlier than being overweight, Danish study finds

• Neonatal initiative brings newborn care home

NH-eNews 10/09/25

• Under-16s in England to be banned from buying energy drinks

• Scientists uncover potential link between diet and near-sightedness

• WHO publishes policy briefing on food taxes for a healthy diet, urging it’s ‘time for action’

NH-eNews 03/09/25

• BDA to release dietary resources for those on obesity management medicines

• Beet juice may help older adults lower blood pressure in just two weeks

• Why ultra-processed diets make people gain fat even without extra calories

NH-eNews 26/08/25

• New healthier food standards aim to give babies the best start in life 

• Short-term low-carb diet lowers weight and fat without affecting strength in young people with type 1 diabetes

• Eating meat may protect against cancer, new research suggests

NH-eNews 19/08/25

• Council in South Wales could be first to ban unhealthy food adverts in some public spaces

• Are mangoes good for diabetes? Indian studies challenge the traditional line of thought

• Advances in AI and precision nutrition approaches to improve maternal and child health in low-resource settings

NH-eNews 12/08/25

• Scientists have discovered a tiny molecule that researchers suggest could change how we lose weight

• Nutritionists and Dietitians' views on the ‘functional beverages’ market, specifically on drinks that claim to make consumers calmer

• New study finds French fries linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, but not other food preparations of potato

NH-eNews 05/08/25

• Help needed to keep weight off after obesity jabs, says new advice for NHS

• Home cooking and minimally processed foods best for weight loss, study finds

• Caffeine pouch craze: a new teenage trend to be aware of

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  eNews 29/07/25

• World Health Assembly re-commits to global nutrition targets and marketing regulations

• GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss may also help control asthma

• Poor diets fuelling health crisis in the North, report reveals

NH-eNews 22/07/25

• New study finds obesity rises with caloric intake, not couch time

• House of Lords publishes Food, Diet and Obesity Committee Report

• Common sweeteners may be accelerating puberty, finds study

NH-eNews 15/07/25

• New report looks at obesity and food insecurity in the North

• Six projects across announced to address accessibility and affordability of nutritious meals

• Semaglutide melts fat—but may quietly strip away your strength

NH-eNews 08/07/25

• Kier Starmer's 10-year plan to reform the NHS

• New paper lays out roadmap for optimum maternal and foetal health

• ‘I quit TikTok to avoid eating disorder relapse’

NH-eNews 01/07/25

• Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

• NHS manager ordered to stop selling ‘sleep drug-laced’ children’s gummies

• Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues

NH-eNews 30/06/25

• Modified DASH diet may reduce blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes

• Receiving low-glucose alerts improves drivers' safety on the road

• Strict rules as GPs start to prescribe weight loss jab Mounjaro

NH-eNews 23/06/25

• New blood test to diagnose coeliac disease

• Does the sugar in sea cucumbers have the answer to fighting cancer?

• Whatever age you are at, the MIND diet may help reduce risk of dementia

NH-eNews 16/06/25

• Eating more berries each day could boost healthy ageing, study finds

• 2 servings of mangoes a day may support postmenopausal heart health

• Too much "good fat" tells the body to make more fat cells, study finds

NH-eNews 11/06/25

• Could a Mediterranean plant extract help treat IBD?

• How might your daily coffee influence ageing?

• Low-calorie diets may increase depression risk

NH-eNews 04/06/25

• Are seed oils really bad for you?

• Is it true that … taking collagen supplements slows signs of ageing?

• Eating beans daily may help reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol

• How might your daily coffee influence ageing?

NH-eNews 28/05/25

• The bodybuilding supplement that boosts brainpower

• Using an app to rate food for nutrition? Take the results with a grain of salt

• It’s time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals

• Could a Mediterranean plant extract help treat IBD?

NH-eNews 21/05/25

• TikTok’s protein obsession has us lacking another key nutrient

• Could eating chicken heighten cancer risk? Experts weigh in on latest claims

• Semaglutide may reduce heart disease risk, even within first 6 months

• Athletes and fitness influencers use creatine, but what is it? And does it work?

NH-eNews 14/05/25

• Weight-loss jabs for obese kids 'are effective and help prevent mealtime rows'

• Is it true that … ginger shots boost immunity?

• Online plant-based diabetes program effective for patients

• Diabetes and weight loss drug semaglutide may also treat liver disease

NH-eNews 07/05/25

• Women face higher depression risk from unhealthy food

• Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death

• Campaigners call for urgent action over unhealthy baby food

• Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier ageing

NH-eNews 30/04/25

• Leading baby food brands making high-sugar meals, study finds

• How ultra-processed foods are making us sick – video

• Are breakfast cereals really good for us?

• How bacteria in our ageing guts can elevate risk of leukemia and perhaps more

NH-eNews 23/04/25

• The healthy superfood shockingly linked to cancer that could be in your pantry right now

• Alcohol use could contribute to dementia by damaging the brain

• High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function

• How to know if a supplement is any good – what works and what doesn’t?

NH-eNews 16/04/25

• Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?

• A tub a day: might eating yoghurt help you live longer?

• Diabetes in pregnancy may increase child’s autism, ADHD risk

• A type of Mediterranean diet may support weight loss and bone health

NH-eNews 09/04/25

• Lower cholesterol may lower risk of dementia

• No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisers

• Diet high in fibre, fermented foods could keep inflammatory diseases at bay

• 4:3 intermittent fasting better for weight loss than cutting calories
  
  NH-eNews 02/04/25

• A plant-forward Thai diet reduces markers of chronic disease

• Keto: what’s the science behind the diet? – podcast

• Can brain-healthy eating improve your quality of life? This study tested it

• Research highlights urgent need for national strategy to combat rising eating disorders