Frequency of tooth brushing was associated with risk of new-onset diabetes in a large retrospective study. In 188,013 individuals followed for a median of 10 years, those who brushed three or more times a day were 8% less likely to develop diabetes…
Recent evidence suggests that cannabis use during pregnancy is increasing, although population-based data about perinatal outcomes following in utero exposure remain limited. Using a comprehensive perinatal registry in the province of Ontario, a study aimed to assess whether there are associations between…
Substantial recent increases in the percentage of teens and young adults reporting they are not heterosexual were accompanied by a decline in suicide attempts among sexual minority youth, survey data indicated.
The proportion of adolescents disclosing a minority sexual orientation in 2017 was…
Over the last decade, there has been a decline in dental caries prevalence among children and adolescents. Nevertheless, dental caries is still a major health problem worldwide, affecting as many as 60 - 90% of children. While some decrease in caries prevalence…
An artificial intelligence (AI) system for breast cancer screening outperformed radiologists in a recent study in Nature. The technique spotted more cancers and raised fewer false alarms. The researchers evaluated the AI system's cancer predictions and clinical radiologists' original decisions based on biopsy-confirmed breast cancer…
If you’re worried about gaining weight, exercise may help – and not just by burning calories. Exercise may strengthen the brain’s ability to resist high-calorie foods such as potato chips and chocolate bars in favour of more healthful options. It’s an idea…
Electronic cigarette and JUUL use increased in every age group, particularly in adolescents and young adults from 2018 to 2019, according to a recent JAMA Pediatric study. This study found that the e-cigarette device JUUL appears to be associated with the youth…
Excessive alcohol consumption can adversely affect oral health, including the oral cavity, oral mucosa, and teeth. Studies have indicated that individuals with alcohol use disorder may have an increased risk of dental caries, probing pocket depth, and mucosal lesions. To further understand…
