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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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Good mental health in childhood cuts obesity risk, study says
Children with good mental health at the age of 11 have a lower risk of being overweight or obese at…
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World Mental Health Day: is the profession still suffering?
We take a closer look at data from the Dentistry Census 2024 on the topic of mental health for World…
Dentistry
Nearly 250,000 could access weight loss jabs under NHS England
NHS England has proposed that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from shedding weight are prioritised to receive…
Dentistry
Baby boomers live longer but are less healthy, study finds
New research found that baby boomers have a longer lifespan than previous generations but are more likely to experience illness,…
Dentistry
Smoking before adulthood increases risk of respiratory symptoms in your 20s
People who started smoking under the age of 18 are more likely to experience respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing and…
Health & research
Obesity rates in England stabilise for first time in 20 years
Obesity rates in England are starting to plateau for the first time in two decades, NHS figures reveal. The number…
Dentistry
NHS restricting access to obesity services, research reveals
The NHS is restricting access to obesity services across England, with patients struggling to secure appointments for support and treatments,…
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