Scientists studying the inflammation that precedes periodontitis have found that higher inflammation, reflected by higher levels of white blood cells in saliva, is linked to less healthy arteries and...
Report concludes the Scottish Government’s alcohol policy has saved lives and cut hospital admissions.
By 2040 9.1 million people will be living with major illnesses, according to a report published by the Health Foundation.
A report led by a cross-party commission of former ministers and health experts has highlighted the current national health crisis, the state of national finances and what this means for people’s...
Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of...
Alison Reid explains the impact mobile devices are having on oral hygiene habits.
A Sky News investigation revealed “15 cases” in which children aged nine or under were admitted to hospital in the last 12 months. In 2022 there were 12 cases, and only two cases in 2021.
A national targeted lung cancer screening programme designed to catch cancer sooner or prevent it all together has been announced by the prime minister and secretary of state for health and social...
New research from King’s College London has emerged that shows calorie restriction (500-1300 calories per day) could be used to reduce gum disease.
Dental Protection – the world’s leading not-for-profit, member-owned dental defence organisation – is proud to achieve the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
Maria Papavargos explains the benefits of yoga for emotional and physical wellbeing.
More than 10,400 frontline staff in medical and dental surgeries are to get access to free emotional wellbeing support. The UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS has taken the step of extending...