Health
Bill on soft drink health warning hits snag in California
A bill in California that would require soft drinks to have health warning labels failed to clear a key committee on Tuesday.
Jun 18, 2014
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Dentistry
Encouraging teeth to self-repair
Dentists could soon be giving your teeth a mild 'time warp' to encourage them to self-repair, thanks to a new device being developed by dental researchers. Reminova Ltd, a new spin-out company from King's College London, ...
Jun 16, 2014
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Dentistry
Doctors should give toddlers fluoride treatments: US task force
(HealthDay)—Primary care doctors should start playing a more prominent role in dental care for children, according to new recommendations from the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
May 6, 2014
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Dentistry
Bacterium and fungus team up to cause virulent tooth decay in toddlers
Early childhood caries, a highly aggressive and painful form of tooth decay that frequently occurs in preschool children, especially from backgrounds of poverty, may result from a nefarious partnership between a bacterium ...
Mar 12, 2014
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Health
Recommended levels of sugar halved
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has halved its recommended levels of sugar intake, thanks to a study carried out by Newcastle University academics.
Mar 7, 2014
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HIV & AIDS
Researchers look for culprit behind oral health problems in HIV-positive patients
Researchers want to help HIV-positive patients live better by understanding why their essentially dormant infection is still wreaking havoc in their mouth.
Feb 20, 2014
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Health
California bill seeks warnings on sugary drinks
California would become the first state to require warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks under a proposal in the state Legislature.
Feb 13, 2014
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Dentistry
Dentists' group expands recommended use of fluoride toothpaste for kids
(HealthDay)—Children should begin using toothpaste with fluoride as soon as they get their first tooth, according to updated American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines.
Feb 11, 2014
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Health
Antibacterial agent boosts toothpaste effectiveness
Regular use of fluoride toothpaste containing triclosan, an antibacterial agent, and a copolymer, which helps prevent the triclosan from being washed away by saliva, reduces plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding gums and slightly ...
Jan 10, 2014
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Dentistry
Call for action on cutting sugar
A study by Newcastle University researchers into the effects of sugars on our oral health recommends cutting down on the sweet additive as part of a global initiative to reduce tooth decay.
Dec 11, 2013
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