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BDA releases evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation
Dietitians can now access the latest advice for the dietary treatment of chronic constipation in adults, with the release of new BDA dietary guidelines.
The guidelines focus on key foods, drinks, and supplement interventions, and have been developed following a comprehensive systematic review of the evidence.
A total of 59 recommendations are included, with ways to improve symptoms. Recommendations include eating 2-3 kiwi fruits per day and drinking high mineral-content water. It also highlights approaches lacking adequate evidence.
Even 'diet' fizzy drinks may quietly damage the liver, scientists warn
A massive study of over 120,000 participants found that consuming more than one can a day of either sugar-sweetened or low/no-sugar beverages sharply increased the risk of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and even liver-related deaths.
Surprisingly, 'diet' drinks carried similar or higher risks, potentially through changes in gut bacteria and appetite regulation.
Presented at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2025, the research followed 123,788 adults from the UK Biobank who had no signs of liver disease at the start of the study.
Mediterranean diet adherence and healthy diet indicator might decrease the odds of endometriosis
The findings suggest that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet and higher overall diet quality, as measured by the Medi-Lite and HDI scores, are strongly associated with reduced odds of endometriosis.
The results indicated that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, fibre, and plant-based foods were protective, while higher consumption of meat, dairy, and saturated fats was linked to increased odds.
These results highlight the potential role of dietary patterns in the prevention or management of endometriosis.
New study shows promise for protecting people against kidney damage in type 1 diabetes
A new gene therapy approach to protect people with type 1 diabetes from developing diabetic kidney disease, a serious and common complication, has shown promising results in a University of Bristol study.
One in three people with type one diabetes will develop kidney damage in their lifetime. Current treatments can only slow kidney damage, but none act on the root cause
Findings from this new study, part-funded by Diabetes UK and published in Molecular Therapy, demonstrated a 64% reduction in a damage indicator for kidney disease.
Scale of obesity challenge in Scotland highlighted by new research
Estimates from the Scottish Health Survey show that around two-thirds of Scottish adults are overweight, and one-third are living with obesity. These figures are disproportionately higher than other UK nations and among the highest of European Union countries.
The new research has found that without urgent and sustained intervention, the number of adults who are overweight or living with obesity is set to rise significantly by 2040.
The findings highlight the scale of the challenge for both population health and future care services.
Government invites input from nutrition professionals for consultation on energy drink ban
The government would like to hear from:
nutritionists and clinicians, in particular doctors and dietitians
public health partners, academic experts and health charities
businesses in the retail and manufacturing sector, and industry bodies
members of the public, including from young people, parents and carers
people and organisations working with children, including teachers, headteachers and teachers’ unions
local authorities (reflecting the views of trading standards and environmental health officers)