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ODHA News June 17, 2020

Re-energize 2020

Registration is now closed. The 2020 ODHA Re-energize Virtual Conference will be like no other! Join us September 24 – 25, 2020 for an unforgettable online learning experience including over 40 hours of first-class professional development, a live stream each day, a…

Diseases June 10, 2020

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Glottic carcinoma can be HPV-related disease in young adults

An increased incidence of glottic carcinoma related to human papillomavirus (HPV) has been documented in recent years among young patients, according to a study published in the Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology.  Semirra Bayan, MD, from University of Chicago Medicine, and colleagues…

Wellness June 2, 2020

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Online information about probiotics often misleading

As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of "top" websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence.  As scientists have become increasingly interested in the role of gut bacteria, so has…

Cancer Diseases Oral Health May 22, 2020

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Saliva test shows promise for earlier and easier detection of mouth and throat cancer

Unfortunately, cancers occurring in the back of the mouth and upper throat are often not diagnosed until they become advanced, partly because their location makes them difficult to see during routine clinical exams. A report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published…

Wellness May 21, 2020

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Higher mortality risk seen with low carb diet – But not when carbs were replaced with plant-based proteins

Too much carbohydrate in the diet is bad, but too little may be unhealthy as well, researchers reported.  In a pooled meta-analysis of eight cohort studies that included more than 400,000 participants, a high-carb diet (more than 70% of energy from carbs)…

Heart Health Wellness April 27, 2020

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Moderate egg consumption not associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk

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…

Addictions Cannabis April 27, 2020

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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…

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