Ahead of Ramadan, 7 lessons in fasting
Ahead of Ramadan, 7 lessons in fasting: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by around 1.8…
Nutrition
Looking at how diet and nutrition can affect health, promote well being and reduce obesity.
Breastfed babies less likely to be given treats before 12 months
Babies who are breastfed, or partially breastfed, for more than six months are less likely to be given sugar-sweetened drinks…
British Nutrition Foundation provide their top tips for a healthy Ramadan
With Ramadan 2024 expected to begin around 10th March, the British Nutrition Foundation are highlighting the importance of eating well…
Major knowledge gap in diet choices and supplements people are taking
Mind the gap - survey finds major knowledge gap in junk-filled ultra processed diet choices and the not-so-healthy supplements people…
WHO Awards for Eliminating Trans Fats
WHO Awards for Eliminating Trans Fats: WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty-acids…
Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health already in childhood
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent…
Mix up your Dry January® with Mocktails
Dry January, was created and is run by Alcohol Change UK, is the UK’s annual challenge which sees people reset…
Social media & diet
Over half (56%) of respondents who use social media for information on health said they would be likely to make…
Plant-based diet significantly reduces the risk of developing type two diabetes
New research led by Queen's University Belfast has found that a substantial number of type two diabetes cases could be…
The End of the NHS: Prioritise prevention or prepare for its collapse
The British public live longer, yet unhealthier lives than previous generations. Many people in the UK will experience decades with…