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News you’ve missed this week – 7 December 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
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
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
Halving salt intake significantly lowers blood pressure, study says
New research has found that lower salt intake significantly reduces the blood pressure of those who are already being treated…
Dentistry
Majority want new tax on producers of ultra-processed food
The majority of people in the UK want new taxes on companies producing ultra-processed and junk food. This is according…
Dentistry
How can dental professionals promote better nutrition?
With the rise in obesity-related cancer cases, Nina Farmer shares the nutrition advice she gives to her patients. Following on…
Dentistry
Chocolate halves the risk of gum disease, study says
Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum…
Dentistry
Calls for ultra-processed food to have tobacco-style warning labels
As more evidence of the negative health impacts of ultra-processed food emerges, experts have called for public health campaigns to…
Dentistry
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…
Health & research
Low calorie diets ‘safe’ for obese teens if monitored, experts suggest
Short-term ‘crash diets’ can be safe for teenagers with obesity if they are closely monitored by a dietician, experts have…
Health & research
Call launched for evidence on links between food, diet and obesity
Calls are being made for evidence on the links between diet, food and obesity as part of an inquiry. The…
Dentistry
Plant-based diets may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, study shows
Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2…
Dentistry
Trendy diets and their impact on oral health
With patients trying a new diet this year, Surina Sehgal explores what the possible implications are to their oral health.…
Oral health
Improving dental health and diet could help with treatment for psoriasis
Improving dental health and diet could help with the treatment for psoriasis, according to a study by American dermatologists. Psoriasis is…
Dentistry
Merging oral healthcare and nutritional therapy
A two-day course taking place in London over 14-15 October could help dental professionals better understand the role of nutrition in…
Oral health