Health
Partnered sex of all kinds declines in United States, study finds
Sexual frequency is declining in the United States, according to a study by Indiana University researchers.
Dec 7, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saliva analysis of long-term cannabis smokers identifies oral microbiome disruptions that may lead to brain disorders
More and more states are legalizing marijuana, but little is known about how long-term cannabis use affects the microbes in the oral cavity, known as the oral microbiome. The oral microbiome plays a critical role in maintaining ...
Dec 6, 2021
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Medications
Could a chewing gum really reduce the spread of COVID-19?
An experimental chewing gum could reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a recent study published in the journal Molecular Therapy. You might already have noticed headlines calling the ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Health
Why having bad oral health could raise the risk of COVID
Not brushing your teeth will get you in trouble with the dentist—but since the arrival of the pandemic, it could lead to bigger problems too. There's growing evidence that poor oral health raises the risk posed by COVID.
Nov 15, 2021
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Vaccination
WHO looking forward to oral, nasal COVID vaccines
The World Health Organization's chief scientist said Tuesday she was looking forward to the "second generation" of COVID-19 vaccines, which could include nasal sprays and oral versions.
Nov 10, 2021
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Neuroscience
Could the path to better brain health involve better mouth care?
Fresh breath, a pretty smile and healthy teeth and gums—they're the reasons you brush your teeth each day and see a dentist twice a year.
Nov 1, 2021
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Dentistry
Root canal treatment work still favored for badly damaged teeth
Few patients regret having a severely damaged tooth saved by a root canal filling. A University of Gothenburg thesis shows that 87 percent would choose the same treatment again, if in need, although pain and discomfort around ...
Oct 28, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Unplanned pregnancies nearly doubled during lockdown
There were nearly twice as many unplanned pregnancies during the first lockdown compared to before, finds a major study led by researchers from UCL and University College London Hospital.
Oct 22, 2021
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Health
Short-sleepers are more likely to suffer from irregular and heavy periods
Menstruating women who sleep less than six hours a night tend to suffer heavier and irregular periods. That is the conclusion from our new study, which was recently published in the Journal of Sleep Research.
Oct 21, 2021
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Diabetes
Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, finds study
A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Oct 15, 2021
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