Madison, Wisconsin - Opponents of a
proposed Wisconsin bill say that if the legislation passes, lawsuits for
asbestos and other injury victims could be drawn out until the victim
dies, a situation that angers many in a state where diseases like
asbestos-caused mesothelioma are still on the rise.
According to an article in the Capital Times of...
Canadians Say British Columbia Often Ignores Asbestos Safety
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
Proponents of a ban on asbestos, as well as individuals simply
concerned about public safety, say that British Columbia’s Work-SafeBC
isn’t being tough enough on repeat offenders who are consistently
charged with violations of asbestos handling laws.
An article in the Vancouver Sun points out that in the...
South Australian Town a Lingering Asbestos Wasteland
Terowie, Australia - A small town in
South Australia says they’ve been an asbestos wasteland for long enough
and are appealing to the government to remove the debris they say is
having a negative effect on the health of everyone who lives there.
A story aired by the Australian Broadcast Company outlines the plight of the town of Terowie, where...
U Penn Scientists Say They've Created an "Immunity Passport" for Cancer Treatment
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - This
weekend, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania announced that
they’ve made what they believe could be a huge breakthrough in cancer
treatment and screening with the creation of an “immunity passport” that
allows the body to accept foreign objects normally used for imaging or
during treatment.
According...
Apartment Dwellers Fear Fall-Out from Removal of Asbestos Materials
Yarmouth, Massachusetts - A group of
tenants who rent units at an affordable housing complex in Yarmouth,
Massachusetts were surprised and upset when they received letters last
month stating that the vinyl flooring in their kitchens and bathrooms
would be replaced shortly and that they could expect “debris”. That’s
because many of the tenants...
World Health Organization Denies Influence of Russian Asbestos Industry
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the research
arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), is denying allegations by
the Lancet medical journal that they have come under the influence of the Russian asbestos industry.
In a February 2 article in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal, the
writer questioned whether the IARC...
Tooth Loss Due To Periodontal Disease More Likely In Postmenopausal Women Who Smoked
By Jone MarkDentistry, due to periodontal disease, Menopause, periodontal disease, Quit Smoking, Smoking, tooth loss
Postmenopausal women who have smoked are at much higher risk of losing
their teeth than women who never smoked, according to a new study
published and featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Dental Association by researchers at the University at Buffalo.
The study involved 1,106 women who participated in the Buffalo
OsteoPerio Study,...
Modern Diet Is Rotting Our Teeth
A study of the evolution of our teeth over the last 7,500 years shows
that humans today have less diverse oral bacteria than historic
populations, which scientists believe have contributed to chronic oral
diseases in post-industrial lifestyles.
The researchers, from the University of Adelaide's Australian Centre for
Ancient DNA (ACAD), the University...
Implementation Of Fizzy Drinks Tax Is 'Essential', Claims Charity
The British Dental Health Foundation has joined more than 60 organisations backing recommendations for a tax on sugary drinks.
The report, compiled by Sustain entitled 'A Children's Future Fund - How
food duties could provide the money to protect children's health and
the world they grow up in', makes three main recommendations for Budget
2013...
Possible Link Between Obesity And Gum Disease
By Jone MarkBacteria, Dentistry, Fitness, gum disease, Infectious Diseases, Obesity, obesity and gum, obesity and gum disease, Viruses, Weight Loss
Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. It's a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer, and now, according to an article published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the...
Gum Disease Found To Worsen Infection In Animal Model Of AIDS
By Jone MarkAIDS, Dentistry, gum disease, HIV
Texas Biomed scientists in San Antonio have found that moderate gum disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS- like virus had more viral variants causing infection and greater inflammation.
Both of these features have potential negative implications in long
term disease progression, including other kinds of infections, the
researchers say in...
Do The Health Benefits Of Berries Make It Past Your Mouth?
Research has suggested that compounds that give colorful fruits their
rich hues, especially berries, promote health and might even prevent cancer.
But for the first time, scientists have exposed extracts from numerous
berries high in those pigments to human saliva to see just what kinds of
health-promoting substances are likely to survive and...
What Chimpanzees Can Teach Us About Tooth Development And Weaning
For more than two decades, scientists have relied on studies that linked
juvenile primate tooth development with their weaning as a rough proxy
for understanding similar developmental landmarks in the evolution of
early humans. New research from Harvard, however, is challenging those
conclusions by showing that tooth development and weaning aren't...
The Eco-Dentistry Association Will Hold Industry's First Green Dentistry Conference, 3-4 May 2013, Utah
Ground-breaking event will focus on opportunities presented by high-tech, green, wellness based dentistry
The Eco-Dentistry Association® announced last week that it will
hold the industry's first dental conference devoted exclusively to
high-tech, environmentally sound dental practices. The event will take
place May 3 and 4, 2013, at the stunning,...
Tooth Root Formation Requires Beta-Catenin Molecule
Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research
(IADR/AADR) published a paper titled "B-catenin is Required in
Odontoblasts for Tooth Root Formation." The paper, written by lead
authors Tak-Heun Kim and Cheol-Hyeon Bae, Chonbuk National University
Korea School of Dentistry, Laboratory for Craniofacial Biology, is
published...
Gingivitis Bacteria Manipulate Your Immune System So They Can Thrive In Your Gums
A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology
shows how the bacteria known for causing gum disease--Porphyromonas
gingivalis--manipulates the body's immune system to disable normal
processes that would otherwise destroy it. Specifically, the report
shows that this pathogen prompts the production of the anti-inflammatory
...
Quick Detection Of Periodontitis Pathogens
Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation
that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. A new diagnostic
platform enables the pathogens to be detected quickly, enabling dentists
to act swiftly to initiate the right treatment.
Bleeding gums during tooth brushing or when biting into an apple could
be an indication...
Nature-Inspired Advance For Treating Sensitive Teeth
Taking inspiration from Mother Nature, scientists are reporting an
advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that affects millions of
people around the world. Their report on development of the substance,
similar to the adhesive that mussels use to attach to rocks and other
surfaces in water, appears in the journal ACS Applied Materials...
Evidence Insufficient To Recommend Routine Antibiotics For Joint Replacement Patients Who Undergo Dental Procedures
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS), and the American
Dental Association(ADA) found that there is insufficient evidence to
recommend the routine use of antibiotics
for patients with orthopaedic implants to prevent infections prior to
having dental procedures because there is no direct evidence that
routine dental procedures cause...
Coffee Drinking May Halve Risk Of Mouth And Throat Cancer
A new study from the US finds people who drink more than 4 cups of
caffeinated coffee a day have half the risk of dying from
oral/pharyngeal (mouth
and throat) cancer as people who drink it either occasionally or not at
all. However, the researchers say their findings need to be confirmed
by more research,
and for now should just be received...
A New Strategy To Prevent Or Halt Periodontal Disease Suggested By Research
Periodontitis, a form of chronic gum disease
that affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population, results when the
bacterial community in the mouth becomes unbalanced, leading to inflammation
and eventually bone loss. In its most severe form, which affects 8.5
percent of U.S. adults, periodontitis can impact systemic health.
By blocking a...
Men With Erection Problems Are Three Times More Likely To Have Inflamed Gums
Men in their thirties who had inflamed gums caused by severe periodontal
disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems,
according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Turkish researchers compared 80 men aged 30 to 40 with erectile dysfunction with a control group of 82 men without erection problems.
This...
Vitamin D Linked To A 50 Percent Reduction In The Incidence Of Dental Caries
A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent dental caries, or tooth decay.
The review, published in the December issue of Nutrition Reviews,
encompassed 24 controlled clinical trials, spanning the 1920s to the
1980s, on approximately 3,000 children in several countries. These
trials showed...
Myth That Snuff Users Today Have Fewer Dental Caries
It is a myth that snus (Swedish snuff) users today have fewer dental
caries. On the contrary, some types of nicotine-free snus contain both carbohydrates
and starch that increase the risk of cavities. Those are the findings
of a thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
A common notion is that people who use nicotine-containing...
The Roles Parents Play In The Transmission Of Dentist Fear In Their Family
Fear of visiting the dentist is a frequent problem in paediatric
dentistry. A new study confirms the emotional transmission of dentist
fear among family members and analyses the different roles that mothers
and fathers might play.
A new study conducted by scientists at the Rey Juan Carlos University of
Madrid highlights the important role that...
Obesity, Dental Health And Homeless Children
Obesity
and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living
below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers from the
Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron.
"It's the leading cause of chronic infections in children," said
Marguerite DiMarco, associate professor at the Frances Payne Bolton
School...
Tumor Growth May Be Slowed Or Halted By Common Food Preservative
Nisin, a common food preservative, may slow or stop squamous cell head and neck cancers, a University of Michigan study found.
What makes this particularly good news is that the Food and Drug
Administration and the World Health Organization approved nisin as safe
for human consumption decades ago, says Yvonne Kapila, the study's
principal investigator...
Half A Billion People Exposed To Direct Carcinogens By Chewing Betel Quid
Chewing betel quid - the fourth most popular psychoactive substance in
the world after tobacco, alcohol and caffeine - exposes its 600 million
users to substances that act as direct carcinogens in the mouth,
scientists are reporting in a new study. It appears in ACS' journal Chemical Research in Toxicology.
Mu-Rong Chao and Chiung-Wen Hu explain...
Cancer Survivors With Chronic Dry Mouth Benefit From First Human Gene Therapy Study In Human Salivary Glands
Gene therapy can be performed safely in the human salivary gland,
according to scientists at the National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of
Health.
This finding comes from the first-ever safety, or Phase I, clinical
study of gene therapy in a human salivary gland. Its results, published...