Children exposed to cannabis in utero had a moderately elevated risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, according to a Canada-based retrospective study.
Mothers who used cannabis while pregnant had a 50% higher likelihood of having a child with autism (adjusted hazard ratio…
Global cognitive function declined faster in people with either very short or very long sleep duration than in people who slept 7 hours a night, combined data from England and China showed.
Over 100,000 person-years of follow-up, cognitive z scores had a pooled β of…
A low carbohydrate diet increased energy expenditure during weight maintenance, researchers reported. In a group of overweight adults who recently lost 12% of their body weight, a low carb diet helped burn more calories during the weight maintenance phase, according to David…
Association between diabetes and dental implant complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The number of people between ages 20 to 79 with diabetes mellitus had risen to 424.9 million in 2017, roughly three times the prevalence in 2000. Diabetes mellitus is closely related to oral health, especially periodontal health, and has long been known…
A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examines adolescent substance use changes in frequency, social contexts, and pandemic-related predictors.
Abstract
Objective: The overarching goal of this study was to provide key information on how adolescents' substance use has changed…
In October 2018, the Government of Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis nationally. Before legalization, cannabis was the most widely used illicit drug in Canada, and consumption increased from 14% to 17% between 2018 and 2019. This rise may be a…
People who play games – such as cards and board games – are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study published in The Journals of Gerontology suggests. Those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and…
Vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study, which was published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health, is…
Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy alternative, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eloi…
ODHA is pleased to announce the spousal exception regulation has passed under the Dental Hygiene Act – a true victory for the dental hygiene profession! ODHA continuously advocated for this change with the Ontario government and the association would like to thank…