Dietitian Clarice Hebblethwaite discusses the menopausal transition and how dietary and lifestyle approaches can help with changes in body composition, cardiovascular risk and bone health
A healthy diet is an integral part of managing long COVID, decreasing the risk of symptom exacerbation and nutrient deficiencies. Dietitian Leigh O’Brien provides pointers for maintaining adequate nutrition in people with long COVID and lists some dietary strategies which may help to manage symptoms
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, neurobehavioural disease with metabolic, biomechanical and psychosocial health consequences. However, even when changes are gradual, small and stepwise, they can have long-lasting positive effects. This article by Ole Schmiedel provides evidence-based tools for the successful management of people with obesity
Dietitian Sarah Munn discusses diet as an important part of conception for both females and males, and provides practical take-home messages for those planning or trying to conceive
This article looks at the benefits and risks of a gluten-free diet for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity and other conditions
In this article, dietitian Fiona Kendall looks at why the FODMAP content of foods changes over time, as well as a simplified approach to the low-FODMAP diet that may be appropriate for some people with irritable bowel syndrome
PEARLS #698: Is calcium supplementation versus placebo or control safe and effective for reducing blood pressure in normotensive people and for the prevention of primary hypertension?
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management