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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…

COVID-19 Mental Health March 2, 2021

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The mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with and without depressive, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorders: a longitudinal study

A Dutch study published in The Lancet Psychiatry is the first dataset based on existing psychiatry case-control cohort studies with information on the mental health of the same individuals for more than 10 years before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abstract Background:…

Cancer Diseases February 23, 2021

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Chronic stress can impact response to radiation therapy for cancer, Roswell Park study suggests

Radiation is one of the oldest and most common therapies for cancer, and typically is delivered locally, or to specific targeted sites in the body. While it has long been thought that locally-delivered radiation therapy typically does not help to shrink tumours…

Oral Health February 17, 2021

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Oral signs of systemic diseases

Many oral signs and symptoms provide important clues to the presence of medical conditions – including cardiovascular disease, adverse outcomes of pregnancy, and cancers, to name a few. Through careful examination of the oral cavity, oral health professionals can often contribute to…

Wellness February 11, 2021

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Ability to lose weight is not affected by age

While people often assume that losing weight is harder later in life, a new study concludes this is not so. The research offers encouragement for older adults hoping to reap the health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight. In an obesity program…

COVID-19 Diseases Oral Health February 11, 2021

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Oral lesions in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection: Could the oral cavity be a target organ?

A study published in Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology reviews oral manifestations of COVID-19. Abstract Several viruses transmitted through saliva, such as herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, and Zika virus, are capable of infecting and replicating in the oral mucosa,…

Addictions Opioids January 28, 2021

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Association of nonmedical prescription opioid use with subsequent heroin use initiation in adolescents

Many adolescents access prescription opioids from friends or relatives for nonmedical reasons. Concern is heightened if adolescent nonmedical prescription opioid use is associated with an increased risk of subsequently initiating heroin, a drug with substantial addiction potential that poses extensive medical, psychological,…

Wellness January 11, 2021

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Exercise/physical activity and health outcomes: an overview

Sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. It has been estimated approximately 3.2 million deaths each year are attributable to insufficient levels of physical activity. The available evidence from Cochrane systematic reviews…

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