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More than 500,000 cancer patients face ‘dangerous delays’ to treatment
Experts have warned that ‘delays will cost thousands of lives’ as data shows that more than 500,000 UK cancer patients…
Dentistry
Flossing once a week linked to lower risk of stroke
Flossing your teeth at least once a week can lower the risk of stroke, according to a new study. The…
Health & research
Green tea used to treat oral inflammation
An adhesive derived from green tea has shown promise as a treatment for oral mucositis (inflammation of the mouth) in…
Dentistry
One in 20 adults both smoke and vape, study finds
New research has revealed that the dual use of vape products and cigarettes is on the rise, with over one…
Dentistry
Do ultra-processed foods obstruct jaw development?
A dental society has responded to a study which links consuming ultra-processed foods with stunted jaw development in children. The…
Dentistry
Weight loss jabs linked to reduced dementia – but could damage organs
Weight loss jabs, such as Wegovy, have been linked to reduced risk of dementia and seizures – but increased risk…
Health & research
The dangers of ‘bad science’ in dentistry
In his latest column, Neel Kothari warns of the ‘erosion of trust’ between the dental profession and the public as…
Columnists
‘Ozempic face’ prompts rise in demand for cosmetic facial fillers
A dermatology group has reported a ‘significant uptick’ in cosmetic filler sales due to facial sagging caused by weight loss…
Aesthetic dentistry
Scottish dentists top 1,000 mouth cancer referrals – but ‘postcode lottery’ still an issue
Scottish Labour has urged the government to improve access to ‘life-saving’ dental checks as data shows that Scottish dentists made…
Dentistry
This is the best way to quit vaping, Oxford researchers reveal
The most effective way to quit vaping depends on your age, according to a new study from Oxford University researchers.…
Health & research
Does water fluoridation cause childhood IQ loss?
New research found ‘significant inverse associations’ between fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores, calling the safety of water fluoridation into…
Dentistry
UK public health budget 55% lower than Germany’s
The UK spends less public money on healthcare than nine of 14 European countries, according to new analysis of public…
Dentistry
Smoking one cigarette ‘could cut 20 minutes off life expectancy’
Smoking a single cigarette could shorten your life expectancy by 20 minutes, a new study has found. This figure marks…
Health & research
People who use vapes and cigarettes ‘less likely to quit’
People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit compared to people who only smoke or only…
Health & research
Paracetamol linked with serious health problems
Extended paracetamol use may not be safe in the over-65 age group according to a new study that found an…
Dentistry
Introduce ‘fat tax’ on junk food, government told
Calls have been made by a leading health expert to introduce a ‘fat tax’ on junk food to help tackle…
Health & research
Dark chocolate linked with lower diabetes risk, study finds
Consuming dark chocolate may be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes according to a new study.…
Dentistry
Ban on junk food ads to include crumpets and porridge
Children will no longer view TV adverts for junk food products as a new law set out this week confirms…
Health & research
Fat retaining ‘memory’ of past obesity could drive yo-yo diet impact, study says
Fat cells can retain a memory of past obesity, a study suggests, which may prepare the cells to grow when…
Health & research