Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide, disrupting hormonal balance and leading to irregular menstrual cycles, acne, hair growth and challenges with fertility. Whilst conventional treatments, like medication and lifestyle changes, are common, many women are turning to...
The UK Government has confirmed the final details of advertising restrictions aimed at preventing children from being exposed to TV adverts for junk food products....
Hazel Duncan, RD, highlights two common paediatric conditions, discusses the management of these cases, the outcomes and the evidence base behind the decisions made....
A recent questionnaire-based prospective study from the School of Human and Behavioural Science at Bangor University, looked at 100 children aged 8-11 with type 1 diabetes and their parents in Kuwait and compared lifestyle factors including mental health, physical activity and diet in the summer of...
Research led by a team at the University of Birmingham into 36 secondary schools in England (with 2273 pupils participating) and their compliance with the school food standards (SFS) showed limited compliance in both the schools mandated to comply (state-funded schools) and those not mandated to...
The relationship between diet and hormones is a significant one, as nutrients from foods directly influence hormonal production, regulation and overall balance. THE ROLE OF HORMONES IN THE BODY: Hormones are chemical messengers that affect body functions such as reproduction, appetite, growth...
The Autumn Budget (1) was released on October 30th by the new Labour government, with a promise of a 10-year plan for the NHS to be released in spring 2025. The budget describes its ambitions to fund £25.6 billion into the NHS over the next two years, which is the largest spend on the NHS...
In 2007 the Scottish Government passed the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) Scotland Act, which aimed to ensure that health promotion was a central focus of education. This was shortly followed by The Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drinks in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2008, which...
A recent study from the University of Illinois following children from birth to age three, has revealed a strong link between caregiver responses to children's negative emotions and the development of emotional overeating....
Water makes up a significant proportion of the body, so ensuring adequate hydration is essential for all of us, This article unpacks the need for hydration and considers the recommendations and the dangers of dehydration. Aliya's useful infographic has been included, which can be used with families....
Motivational interviewing is a promising approach for creating behaviour change in adolescents. In this article, Kate explains what motivational interviewing is, plus where and how you can apply it....
A recent review published in Microbial Cell looked at the literature on glycosaminoglycans in human breast milk and their potential role in infant health. The review focused on glycosaminoglycans (GAG), identifying the challenges of research in this area due to the complexities of extraction and...
We know from the Hub article this month that the use of blended diet is becoming more common. In a new review, Clancy et al (2024) looked at the experiences and perceptions of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) regarding blended diet in children in Ireland. The study was conducted across three sites...
The nutritional management of children with severe neurological impairment can be highly complex and, as life expectancy increases, the nutritional management of these young people can become more challenging. Oftedal et al (2024) have carried out a narrative review looking at the progression of the...