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Green tea, coffee, and mortality risk in type 2 diabetes

Drinking green tea and coffee was associated with reduced all-cause mortality in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those who drank both, researchers reported. In a cohort study that followed nearly 5,000 patients for approximately 5 years, Masanori Iwase, MD, PhD,…

COVID-19 May 12, 2021

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A systematic review of COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had significant implications for the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These findings from a systematic review were published in Sleep Medicine Reviews. Researchers from the Warwick Medical School in the United Kingdom searched publication databases…

Heart Health Wellness May 5, 2021

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Plant-based diets shown to lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy

Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick. Published online by a team from Warwick Medical School in the Journal of Hypertension, they…

COVID-19 Diseases Oral Health April 30, 2021

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Scientists find evidence novel coronavirus infects the mouth’s cells

An international team of scientists has found evidence SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects cells in the mouth. While it’s well known that the upper airways and lungs are primary sites of SARS-CoV-2 infection, there are clues the virus can infect…

Diseases Oral Health April 23, 2021

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Oral biofilm connected to inflammatory bowel disease

A new study describes how poor oral health may worsen gut inflammation. While many people put off their regular trips to an oral health professional, recent research has shown the consequences of doing so may go beyond cavities and root canals. From heart…

Wellness April 20, 2021

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The magic number for daily fruit and vegetable intake

Studies representing nearly two million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which two are fruits and three are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for a longer life, according to new research published in…

COVID-19 Oral Health April 1, 2021

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Dental periodontal procedures: a systematic review of contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in relation to COVID-19

A review posted in the journal BDJ Open examines research to understand the risk of contamination in relation to periodontal care procedures relevant to COVID-19. Abstract Introduction: The emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and subsequent COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect…

Heart Health Oral Health March 30, 2021

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Periodontitis leads to systemic inflammation and hypertension

A new paper published by UCL Eastman Dental Institute by Dr Eva Muñoz Aguilera and colleagues has suggested systemic inflammation could be the link between periodontitis and hypertension. Previous research suggested a direct relationship between the two conditions, although the exact mechanism underpinning this remained unknown.…

Wellness March 19, 2021

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High-dose electronic media use in five-year-olds and its association with their psychosocial symptoms: a cohort study

More screen time among five-year-olds is associated with greater likelihood of behavioural problems, according to the study in BMJ Open. Researchers assessed the screen time of roughly 700 children in Finland at 18 months and five years of age, as well as…

Heart Health Wellness March 11, 2021

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Dietary inflammatory potential and risk of cardiovascular disease

A diet filled with processed meats, sweet drinks, and other pro-inflammatory foods was associated with cardiovascular disease risk according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Abstract Background: Inflammation plays an important role in cardiovascular disease…

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