Frailty is a key concept in recent times, recognised as a major issue for public health, increasing in its extent as populations worldwide reach higher ages in ever-increasing numbers. Frailty is a combination of conditions that include weakness, fatigue, slowing mobility, deterioration in physical activity,...

Head and neck cancer (HNC) include cancers of the lips, mouth, nasal cavity, paranasal sinus, pharynx, and larynx. Patients with HNC are at increased risk of malnutrition due to tumour location and consequences of treatment. Patients receiving treatment for HNC are likely to experience significant weight loss...

Gut microbiota and its role in human health

Gut microbiota account for the microbial community consisting of at least 1014 micro-organisms including predominantly bacteria, but also viruses, archaeans and protozoa. Not surprisingly, microbiota have a significant role in maintaining human health over a...

Interest in vitamin D has grown exponentially particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic and also due to the increasing number of papers exploring the potential for extra-skeletal health benefits such as chronic disease delay or prevention. This mini-update and commentary reviews the latest developments in...

It is well established that a decline in nutritional status is associated with poor quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. Cancer cachexia (CC) is thought to affect 50-80% of patients with cancer. Its aetiology is multifactorial and complex, driven by pro-inflammatory cytokines and specific...