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Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government

Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…

Toothbrushing linked to lower rates of pneumonia in hospitalised patients

Researchers have found that toothbrushing may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalised patients. A new study by investigators from…

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 9 December 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The 2023…

Cost of overweight population in UK ‘stands at £98 billion’

Obesity in the UK costs almost £100 billion a year, a new study has suggested, sparking government criticism. According to…

Oral health linked to brain health, study finds

A study has found that poor oral health can increase the risk of different brain issues, such as a stroke,…

Dentists could address life-threatening illnesses at routine check-ups, study finds

According to new research, dental professionals who are trained to recognise signs of non-dental illnesses can significantly improve their patients’…

Championing the role of the dentist in overall health

Denplan breaks down key statistics from it’s Oral Healthcare Report, highlighting the role of dentistry in the overall health of…

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Plant-based diets may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, study shows

Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2…

Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of mouth cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing mouth, throat and oesophagus cancer. This…

Obesity twice as high for children living in most deprived areas

New data shows that obesity prevalence is twice as high for children living in the most deprived areas compared to…