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Obesity linked to genetic trigger, study finds
People who lack a certain blood group are ‘genetically predisposed‘ to obesity and increased weight, according to a new study.…
Dentistry
Gum disease ’caused by immunosuppression of skin cells in mouth’
The way cells maintain the barrier between the mouth’s microbe-rich environment and tooth surfaces affects how the body reacts to…
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Gum disease linked to stroke in young adults, study finds
Periodontitis has been identified as a risk factor for unexplained stroke in young adults, according to researchers. The recent study…
Dentistry
Experts warns of ‘worrying’ prescription drug shortage
Half (49%) of respondents had struggled to get a prescription drug dispensed in the past two years, a recent survey…
Dentistry
Xylitol linked to risk of blood clots, study says
A new study warns of a potential link between xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener, and increased risk of life threatening health…
Dentistry
NHS warns of increasing cigarette and alcohol consumption
NHS England has released statistics that show an increase in cigarette, vape and alcohol consumption from the previous year. Findings…
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Cancer vaccine trials offered to NHS patients
NHS England announced that it has treated its first patient with a personalised vaccine against bowel cancer. The jab was…
Dentistry
Tooth regrowth medicine successful in animal trials
Medicine that was successful in promoting tooth regrowth in animals is set to enter human trials in September. In July…
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‘Disturbing’ rise in cancer cases linked to obesity
Cancer rates among under-50s in the UK have risen by 24% since 1995, with experts linking the increase to obesity…
Dentistry
Skin cancer cases in UK reach record high
Researchers have projected a record high of 20,800 cases of skin cancer this year, as experts are urging the UK…
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Increase in type 2 diabetes among UK under 40s
New research reveals a 40% rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses in younger people, sparking calls for political parties to…
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One hour of social media a day ‘doubles risk of vaping and smoking among children’
Using social media for just one hour a day doubles a child’s chance of smoking or vaping, a new study…
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NHS ‘soup and shake’ diets to tackle obesity and diabetes across UK
‘Soup and shake’ diets will be made available across the UK to tackle obesity and reverse type 2 diabetes, NHS…
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Children ‘bombarded’ with junk food adverts in gaming livestreams
A new study found that young viewers are exposed to 52 minutes of junk food promotion for every hour of…
Dentistry
Obesity linked to more than 30 types of cancer
A recent study suggests that obesity may contribute to 40% of new cancer cases, and it has been linked to…
Health & research
Cost of smoking in England reaches £21.8 billion
The cost of smoking to England’s economy has shot up by 25%, according to new figures published by Action on…
Dentistry
Oral rinse could provide early cancer screening, study says
A new study explores the use of a simple ‘swish and spit’ oral rinse that could act as an early…
Dentistry
UK drops in global women’s healthcare rankings
A global survey of women’s healthcare suggests that UK women’s health has not improved on average since 2020, putting it…
Dentistry
Daily use of cigarettes is no longer reducing, researchers warn
A new study from Cancer Research UK suggests that the number of cigarettes smoked daily has stalled after reducing steadily…
Dentistry
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