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17/06/2026

Keep up to date with the ultra-processed foods debate! Farihah Choudhury looks at the evidence, what's on the horizon and next steps for policy makers and researchers in our latest issue:

➡Read more here: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/latest-issue

15/06/2026

Interested in diet, health and emerging links to cancer?

"Evidence increasingly shows that the gut microbiome can influence responses to cancer treatments," says Joanna Injore in our June issue. "Gut microbes can enhance, abolish or worsen the effects of drugs such as 5-fluorouracil, cyclophosphamide, irinotecan, oxaliplatin, gemcitabine and methotrexate."

➡Read more here: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/latest-issue

12/06/2026

Dr Laura Wyness RNutr unpacks how nutrient-dense foods such as meat and dairy can help maintain muscle mass, support bone health and provide important micronutrients that are often low in older adults.

🔗 Read it now: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/latest-blog

10/06/2026

In her latest blog, Lynsey Richards RD explores why recognising and respecting how culture influences dietary patterns, food choices and health beliefs is an important part of every dietetic student's learning journey. She also shares her insight on how to do this in practice.

🔗Read it now: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/blog/cultural-foods-and-dietetics-why-healthy-eating-isnt-one-size-fits-all

08/06/2026

Sea moss is everywhere right now. From TikTok influencers to wellness brands, it's being promoted as a miracle supplement for everything from gut health to immunity.

But how much of the hype is backed by science?

To help debunk the myths for our readership of dietitians and nutritionists, Madi Myers takes a closer look at the claims and evidence behind one of the wellness world's biggest trends.

Read more here: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/latest-issue

05/06/2026

Obesity management has changed dramatically over the past few years. The focus is no longer on whether medications should be used, but how they can be integrated safely and effectively into long-term care.

For the latest on advances in pharmacotherapy and the vital role of dietitians in managing associated opportunities and risks, read Vanessa Rojas El Yammouni’s article in our June issue:

https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/latest-issue

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03/06/2026

Our profession, our impact, our people. Emma Coates, NHD Magazine Editor, marks Dietitians Week 2026 through personal reflection and celebration in her latest blog.

Emma takes on a different aspect of what being a dietitian means to her every day this week. Today, Emma high-fives colleagues and professional pals who have supported and inspired her. Read more here:

https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/blog/emma-writes-dietitians-week-2026

01/06/2026

Our fabulous June issue is available to read today in hard copy and online!

Packed with the latest news and expert insights for dietitians, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals, this issue includes the following:

• Emerging roles in dietetics: Emma Coates and Holly Monday-Jones on the rise of the Advanced Practitioner
• Weight management and the latest about obesity jabs by Vanessa Rojas
• Diet, health and emerging links to cancer from Joanna Injore
• Ursula Arens enjoys an exclusive interview with Deborah David
• Sea moss: Madi Myers separates tradition from science
• Farihah Choudhury looks at where we are on the ultra-processed foods debate
• Paediatric food allergy: Aqsa Mahmood discusses its recognition, diagnosis and management
• What happens when whole food advice ignores real life, questions Priya Tew
• Harnessing blue foods for health from Giuliana Rocca
• Alka Pandey writes about micronutrient deficiencies in critical care
• Cultural, social and economic influences behind food choices by Fareeha Jay

Here's the link: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/latest-issue

29/05/2026

Figures reveal that more than 6,000 children living with obesity, including hundreds as young as four, have required treatment at specialist NHS weight-loss clinics since 2021.

Read more: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/blog/more-than-6000-children-treated-at-obesity-clinics-in-england-figures-show

New figures reveal that since 2021, more than 6,000 children living with obesity, including hundreds as young as four, have required treatment at specialist NHS weight-loss clinics. The recently released NHS England data highlights the scale of the childhood obesity crisis in this country.

29/05/2026

Figures reveal that more than 6,000 children living with obesity, including hundreds as young as four, have required treatment at specialist NHS weight-loss clinics since 2021.

Read more: https://www.nhdmag.co.uk/blog/more-than-6000-children-treated-at-obesity-clinics-in-england-figures-show