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Heavy smokers who cut back still take in more toxins than light smokers
University of Minnesota tobacco researchers have found that heavy smokers who reduce their number of daily cigarettes still take in two to three times more total toxins per cigarette than light smokers. view more (2006-12-14)
A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign
Tapping into the desire to have an attractive smile is the best motivator for improving oral hygiene, and new immigrants are the most receptive to oral health messages, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. view more (2008-08-25)
Scientist study bacterial communities inside us to better understand health and disease
The number of bacteria living within the body of the average healthy adult human are estimated to outnumber human cells 10 to 1. Changes in these microbial communities may be responsible for digestive disorders, skin diseases, gum disease and even obesity. view more (2008-06-03)
Gum Disease in Postmenopausal Women Linked to Oral Bone Loss
A study conducted in a large sample of postmenopausal women by University at Buffalo epidemiologists has provided new information on the prevalence of certain gum-disease-causing oral bacteria in this population and the association of the bacteria with oral bone loss. view more (2007-06-18)
Forsyth scientists find linkages between serotonin reuptake inhibitors and bone mass
Scientists at The Forsyth Institute have found that fluoxetine (Prozac), a drug used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders, increases bone mass. view more (2006-10-13)
Medications and cough syrups may cause cavities
A spoon full of sugar may help the medicine go down, but most dentists would likely encourage parents to skip that step when treating a child's illness. view more (2006-01-10)
Honey adds health benefits, is natural preservative and sweetener in salad dressings
Antioxidant-rich honey is a healthy alternative to chemical additives and refined sweeteners in commercial salad dressings, said a new University of Illinois study. view more (2008-12-10)
Scientists decode genome of oral pathogen
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have decoded the genome of a bacteria normally present in the healthy human mouth that can cause a deadly heart infection if it enters the bloodstream. view more (2007-04-06)
Powered toothbrushes given the brush-off
The Cochrane Collaboration's Oral Health Group, set up at The University of Manchester's Dental Hospital in 1996, has published the largest study ever undertaken on the effects of powered toothbrushes, and found that the majority are no better than a manual brush. Using a systematic review of data, researchers from the universities of Birmingham,... view more... (2003-01-20)
Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis
Over half (56%) of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also have periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and surrounding ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place), displaying fewer teeth than healthy matched controls, high prevalence of oral sites presenting dental plaque and advanced attachment loss (the extent of... view more... (2009-06-12)
Cancer survivors may not be getting the help they need to stop smoking
More than a quarter of cancer survivors who still smoke have not been advised to quit smoking by their health care providers in the last year, according to a study published by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. view more (2009-10-21)
Simple push filling wins crown in battle against tooth decay
The Hall Technique, which uses preformed metal crowns pushed onto teeth with no dental injections or drilling, is favoured over traditional "drill and fill" methods by the majority of children who received it, reveals research published in the online open access journal BMC Oral Health. view more (2007-12-20)
Prevent periodontitis to reduce the risk of head and neck cancer
Chronic periodontitis, a form of gum disease, is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This suggests the need for increased efforts to prevent and treat periodontitis as a possible means to reduce the risk of this form of cancer. view more (2009-09-08)
Dental device gets the measure of sensitive teeth
An innovative device that painlessly detects and measures tooth sensitivity is being commercially developed by a University of Leeds company. D-Sense Ltd, launched this week, backed by an initial £250,000 equity investment by the White Rose Technology Seedcorn Fund (WRTSF). The device is based on a diagnostic technique patented by Professor... view more... (2002-03-01)
Trans fats hinder multiple steps in blood flow regulation pathways
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils in processed foods contain trans fatty acids that interfere with the regulation of blood flow. A new report reveals a new way in which these "trans fats" gum up the cellular machinery that keeps blood moving through arteries and veins. view more (2009-06-17)
Cigarette smoking nearly doubles risk for root canal treatment
According to a new study appearing in the April issue of the Journal of Dental Research, cigarette smoking can lead to not only tooth discoloration and gum disease, but also a common dental procedure that helps to heal a diseased tooth-the root canal. view more (2006-02-24)
Sexual chemistry: The science exposed… The Biochemist April 2002 issue
The rise and rise of STIs (p.8) More cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are being reported than ever before — the incidence has doubled in young people since 1995. A recent article in The Times described the scene in one central London genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic as being “about as quiet as the M25 in rush... view more... (2002-04-03)
Two cardiovascular proteins pose a double whammy in Alzheimer's
Researchers have found that two proteins which work in tandem in the brain's blood vessels present a double whammy in Alzheimer's disease. view more (2008-12-22)
African sweetener
One present-day form of colonialism works like this: A company sends researchers into the rainforest to discover promising new natural substances. Once found, the company registers a patent or trademark and begins to cash-in. Even more effective is the latest variant: Instead of using the plant itself, the relevant gene is isolated and... view more... (2004-01-05)
Researchers find nicotine withdrawal begins quickly
Smokers who have tried to quit are well aware of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal: cravings for cigarettes, mood disturbances, appetite increase and sleep problems. view more (2006-08-22)
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