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Utah Moves to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 – Utah may become the first state in the U.S. to ban fluoride in public water statewide, a move that would override local decisions on whether to add the cavity-fighting...
Flossing Linked to Lower Risk for Ischemic, Cardioembolic Stroke, A-Fib
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual American...
Regular Flossing Can Prevent Strokes
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood...
Seniors Miss Out on Services With Medicare Advantage
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Medicare Advantage isn’t that great an advantage for seniors compared with traditional Medicare, researchers say. The privatized form of Medicare offers more supplemental b...
Link Between Gum Disease, Brain Function Exists, Small Study Says
MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 – Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cognitive decline. People with gum disease experienced altered connections between d...
Non-Opioids Can Ease Post-Dental Surgery Pain Better Than Opioids, Study Shows
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 – Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs acetaminophen and ibuprofen are better at managing dental pain than opioids. People who had their wisdom teeth removed got better results from...
Denture Use Tied to Better Cognitive Health in Older Adults With Partial Tooth Loss
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Denture use may help protect against cognitive decline in older adults with partial tooth loss, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in Aging Medicine. Xiang Qi,...
Scientists Identify Genes That Shape People's Teeth
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 – Ever wonder why your teeth look the way they do? A group of genes drive the shape of each person’s teeth, including at least one gene inherited from Neanderthals, a new s...
Gum Disease & Diabetes: A Strong Link
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. “Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only ...
Certain Oral Bacteria Tied to Risk for New Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 – Certain oral bacteria are a risk factor for development of head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC), according to a study published online Sept. 26 in JAMA Oncology. ...
Health Concerns Around Fluoride in Water Merit EPA Action, Judge Rules
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 – -- The Environmental Protection Agency must address concerns about potential health risks posed by the recommended levels of fluoride in the country's drinking water, a ...
Gum Disease Germs Could Help Trigger Cancer
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 – Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person’s risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a c...
Diabetes Treatment Might Ease Gum Disease, Too
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2024 – Diabetes can worsen the state of your gums, but a new study suggests that diabetes medications may undo some of that damage. Researchers in Japan found a positive turnaround...
Diabetes Complications Tied to Higher Risk for Gum Disease
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2024 – Neuropathy and retinopathy are positively associated with moderate/severe periodontitis, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the Journal of Dental Research....
Diabetes Can Sometimes Lead to Gum Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 – People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns. Diabetics who suffer from other...
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