COVID-19 vaccination can prompt a vigorous immune response in pregnant women, who then pass the resulting antibodies on to their newborns through the placenta and breast milk, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Led by researchers at Brigham…
In Canada, more than 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. Because exposure to ultraviolet radiation is estimated to be associated with 80%–90% of skin cancers, the use of sunscreen — which blocks ultraviolet radiation — is promoted as an…
A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers in Hamilton and Toronto, has found a diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and death. The risks of a diet high in…
Abstract Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic general medical complications have received the most attention, whereas only few studies address the potential direct effect on mental health of SARS-CoV-2 and the neurotropic potential. Furthermore, the indirect effects of the pandemic on general…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…