As this year draws to a close, we look to 2026 and the changes that will inevitably happen in the world of healthcare and dietetics. [...]

With 14% of the UK population affected by migraine, more people experience this condition than asthma, diabetes and epilepsy combined.[1] Not only painful, migraine is [...]

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) recently published updated clinical guidance on the management of chronic constipation.[1] The new guidelines have more focus on the key [...]

November has been a pin in the calendar to focus on men’s health awareness for over 20 years. Starting back in 2003, Movember was created [...]

At the end of September, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a new global report on hypertension, which found that over one billion people are [...]

Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that affects the digestive system, causing bloating, cramping, diarrhoea, and/or constipation.[1,2] It is estimated that about 2 in [...]

Biochemical tests are integral to modern dietetic practice. From assessing nutritional status to monitoring long-term disease management, they offer a window into our patients’ physiology. [...]

Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day fell on 14th October this year, helping to raise awareness of the importance of the work of AHPs in the [...]

Dysphagia is the term used when someone has swallowing difficulties.[1] This can be as a result of an underlying condition, for example, a stroke or [...]

The relationship between food and our mood is complex and influenced by many factors. Not only does food provide us with the necessary nutrients for [...]

Booze, grog, plonk, vino, whatever you call it, alcohol is a part of life and the dietary intake of millions of people across the world. [...]

It was the BDA's Dietitians Week last week (2-6 June) - our chance to celebrate our profession and let people know how valuable dietitians [...]