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Ramadan and oral health: are miswak sticks effective?
The miswak stick, a historic oral hygiene tool, is still used by many Muslims during Ramadan – Sumaiyah Habib explores how…
Dentistry
Ramadan and oral health – everything you need to know
With Ramadan starting this week, Sakina Syed explores how fasting impacts oral health and shares her top oral hygiene tips…
Dentistry
Deprivation found to increase cancer death rates by 60%
Deprivation is responsible for 78 extra cancer deaths per day in the UK, according to new research by Cancer Research…
Dentistry
Lab-grown ‘replacement teeth’ successfully implanted into jaws
Scientists have successfully grown human-like replacement teeth in a lab setting and implanted them into the mouths of miniature pigs.…
Dentistry
Oral bacteria impacts brain health, study finds
Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new…
Dentistry
Lung cancer in non-smokers on the rise
The number of lung cancer diagnoses amongst people who have never smoked is increasing globally, says the World Health Organization’s…
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
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
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
Private tooth extraction charges rise by one third
The cost of a private tooth extraction has risen by 32% since 2022, according to new research into private dentistry…
Finance & accounting
Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’
The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the…
Dentistry
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
Haleon partners with Tesco to deliver free oral health advice
Haleon, which owns oral health brands like Sensodyne, Corsodyl and Aquafresh, has partnered with UK retailer Tesco on a pilot…
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Scientists invent dentures with octopus-inspired suckers
A team of scientists have designed a new type of denture with octopus-like suckers for improved grip and comfort. The…
Dentistry
Pärla’s founders on crowdfunding – ‘be behind something amazing’
Oral care brand Pärla has launched a round of crowdfunding – we heard from Pärla’s founders and an investor on…
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
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