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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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One third of Scottish patients have problems accessing dentistry
More than one third (34%) of Scottish adults reported having difficulties when visiting the dentist according to the government, the…
Dentistry
NHS to offer ‘stop smoking’ pill to help people quit
The NHS will offer a ‘stop smoking’ pill to thousands of people in England who are trying to quit the…
Dentistry
World Diabetes Day 2024: linking gum disease and diabetes
As we mark World Diabetes Day, experts are highlighting the connection between gum disease and diabetes. The European Federation of…
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Berry-flavoured vapes may be more dangerous than those without flavour
Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, new research suggests, prompting warnings over the types of flavours used for…
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Two-year-olds treated for obesity-related conditions in England
Children as young as two are being treated for health conditions associated with obesity, with one health expert saying latest…
Dentistry
Sugar consumption in early life linked to chronic health problems
Reducing sugar in the first 1,000 days after a child’s conception reduces the risk of developing health problems later in…
Dentistry
Scotland delays disposable vape ban
Scotland’s ban on the sale of single-use vapes will be pushed back by two months to align with the rest…
Dentistry Scotland
Disposable vapes to be banned next June, government says
Disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year in a bid to protect children’s health…
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Diet Coke is eroding your enamel – here’s how
Sona Khan discusses how Diet Coke impacts dental enamel and why dental professionals should be concerned about the popular soft…
Dentistry
Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work
Unemployed people with obesity could receive weight-loss jabs as part of a new trial, the health secretary has announced. The…
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