Semaglutide without the sickness?
Semaglutide, which acts in the brain to reduce food intake, has fast become one of the most effective pharmaceutical weapons in the global battle against...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health
More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according...
A healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes
A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes,...
Legislate on food labelling and stop misleading consumers!
BANT 2024 Election Manifesto – A call for change! - Current labelling loop-holes mean consumers are often misled about the true nutritional values and high fat,...
Price of food a key barrier to providing healthy diets for children
A new survey, commissioned for Healthy Eating Week (10 -14 June 2024) by the British Nutrition Foundation and conducted by YouGov found that the price...
Weight loss medications: UK towns and cities
The UK towns and cities most interested in weight loss medications – Bolton ranks top New data has revealed the UK areas most interested in...
Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health
As UK voters prepare to go to the polls, BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine) is calling on all parties to place nutrition...
Coeliac Awareness Month 2024
Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten. 1 in 100 people in the UK have the condition. Symptoms include...
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 billion Muslims worldwide – and...
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 and sweet or salty snacks...
