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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
Work-related stress linked to heart irregularity
Workplace stress and effort-reward imbalance were associated with a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation in a new study. Employees…
Business
Death by heart disease 66% more likely after tooth loss, study says
People who have lost multiple teeth are two thirds more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new…
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
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
Emotional struggles caused by dentures revealed
The ‘hidden challenges’ and emotional struggles faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been revealed by a new…
Dentistry
London worst UK city for discoloured teeth, study says
A study of 17 UK cities said that London was the most likely to have people with discoloured teeth. Conducted…
Cosmetic 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
Additive in ultra-processed foods linked to diabetes, study says
A study into the impact of additive emulsifiers in ultra-processed foods found a correlation with an increased risk of developing…
Dentistry
War zones linked to decreased dental caries, study says
A new study exploring the impact of war on oral health among children and adults found a decrease in dental…
Dentistry
ChatGPT found to spread incorrect health information
Research has revealed that many artificial intelligence (AI) assistants such as ChatGPT do not have adequate safeguards in place to…
AI & technology
Vaping ‘linked to cancer’, says new study
Researchers have observed that vaping causes similar changes to human cells as smoking, calling for more exploration of potential links…
Health & research
UK dentistry is third most expensive in the G7, study says
Research comparing the average cost of dental treatments in the G7 found that the UK was the third most expensive…
Dentistry
Mobile app cures dental fear in half of users, study says
Trials of a new app have shown promise in combatting dental fear from home using the principles of cognitive behavioural…
AI & technology
Which song is most calming to patients in a dental waiting room?
New research has revealed which song has the most positive impact on patients in a healthcare waiting room. Practice management…
Dentistry
Around 50 days of productive time per employee lost to poor wellbeing in 2023, study says
A new study found that around 50 days of productive time per employee were lost to poor physical and mental…
Dentistry
‘Take action now’ – research sparks plea to ban energy drinks for children
Following new research about the impact of energy drinks on children, more than 40 health organisations including the British Dental…
Dentistry
Fruit bats could hold the key to diabetes cure, study suggests
The DNA of fruit bats could help researchers develop a cure for diabetes, according to a new study. This is…
Dentistry
Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows
A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…
Dentistry