April 2020 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Recent studies reignited the debate on…

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Oral health implications of cannabis smoking: A rapid evidence review

Cannabis is the most abused drug in most countries of the world. An estimated 147 million people use cannabis globally, mainly for recreational purposes. In Canada, 4.2 million people aged 15 and older reported using cannabis products in the previous three months, and a…

Mental Health April 15, 2020

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First studies reveal the occurrence of ‘chew and spit’ behaviour

The prevalence of the disordered eating behaviour known as ‘chew and spit’ among teenagers has been determined for the first time, thanks to a large-scale study analysed by psychologists at the University of Sydney.  Chew and spit, as the name suggests, is…

Wellness April 15, 2020

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An estimated 1 in 4 children and young people have problematic smartphone usage

A study by researchers at King’s College London has estimated that one in four children and young people use their smartphones in a way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction. The research was published in BMC Psychiatry.  By analyzing literature that…

Wellness April 7, 2020

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Substituting Olive Oil for Animal Fats Does a Body Good

Greater olive oil consumption was tied to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but substituting plant-based oils for animal fats in general could also be helpful for most people, a study showed. Comparing those who ate the most versus the least olive oil (people…

Wellness April 1, 2020

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Gut bacteria may help explain why drugs don’t work for everyone

Some drugs work well for one person but are ineffective for another; some also produce adverse events for certain individuals but not others. A study, using human gut bacteria and a mouse model, investigates whether our gut bacteria might help explain why.…

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Dental Hygiene Newswire

Monthly Archives: April 2020

Moderate egg consumption not associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk

Oral health implications of cannabis smoking: A rapid evidence review

First studies reveal the occurrence of ‘chew and spit’ behaviour

An estimated 1 in 4 children and young people have problematic smartphone usage

Substituting Olive Oil for Animal Fats Does a Body Good

Gut bacteria may help explain why drugs don’t work for everyone