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.…
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…
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:…
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…
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,…
A first-of-its-kind global survey shows the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown dramatically altered our personal habits, largely for the worse.
“The stay-at-home orders did result in one major health positive. Overall, healthy eating increased because we ate out less frequently. However,…
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.
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Objective: The overarching goal of this study was to provide key information on how adolescents' substance use has changed…
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…