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Wellness March 13, 2020

Want to fight off the flu? Soap and water is better than hand sanitizers

With the flu and other viruses circulating, the majority of people have hand sanitizer close by. In a study published in mSphere, researchers say ethanol — the active ingredient in both liquid and wipe hand sanitizers — can fall short when trying to kill…

ODHA News March 9, 2020

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The road to developing a new strategic plan

Every few years, the ODHA Board of Directors evaluates the association’s strategic plan and priorities. Reviewing the plan every two to three years ensures ODHA remains relevant and current with trends in the profession while developing a clear plan with which to…

Wellness March 9, 2020

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Participating in sports during childhood may have long-term benefits for bone health

Participation in organized sport during childhood and adolescence is associated with bone mass at 20 years of age, according to a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study. In the study that followed 984 children into young adulthood, males who were consistent sport participators…

Wellness March 6, 2020

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Fasting at night or in the morning? Listen to our biological clock, says new research

In recent years, diet trends such as intermittent fasting have popularized the practice of delayed or restricted eating for many individuals looking to manage caloric intake. Still, many people open to restructuring their schedules have the same question: When is the right…

Diabetes Diseases March 4, 2020

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Better oral hygiene linked to lower diabetes risk

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…

Addictions Cannabis March 2, 2020

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Association between self-reported prenatal cannabis use and maternal, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes

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…

Mental Health February 28, 2020

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As more teens identify as LGBTQ, suicide attempts edge down

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…

Oral Health February 24, 2020

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The effectiveness of completely and incompletely sealed first permanent molars on caries prevention

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…

Cancer Diseases February 21, 2020

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Artificial intelligence improves breast cancer screening in study

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…

Wellness February 19, 2020

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How exercise may keep food cravings in check

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…

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