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...