General Health

A sobering thought…

Anne Symons discusses the impact of alcohol on oral health.

Could low and no alcohol drinks be the future?

Philip Silver discusses the rise in popularity of low alcohol beverages, considering the positive impacts on both oral and general health.

Work-related stress linked to an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance at work have been associated with a greater chance of developing an abnormal heart rhythm condition, reveals research published in the Journal of the American...

Vapes have helped almost three million people quit smoking in the last five years

Data from the health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has found that vapes have been the most popular aid to quitting among those who have successfully stopped smoking between 2019 and 2024.

Smoking and vaping together leads to a greater risk of lung cancer

A study has revealed that people who both vape and smoke are four times more likely to develop lung cancer than people who just smoke. The findings were consistent across gender and race.

Sugary drink consumption has risen globally among young people

A study has estimated that at least 10 per cent of youth worldwide consume more than seven servings of sugary drinks per week.

Saliva can identify the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children

A saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than standard blood tests, researchers have found.

NHS staff are in favour of using AI in patient care, survey reveals

More than three-quarters of NHS staff (76 per cent) support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help with patient care, with 81 per cent in favour of its use for administrative tasks.

A holistic approach to periodontal therapy

Tom Alcraft considers the benefits of a holistic approach when treating periodontitis, treating general and oral health as one.

Almost one million children have tried vaping, study reveals

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published findings from a comprehensive survey examining the vaping behaviour of 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain.

Oral health charity supports the government’s pledge to tackle smoking

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has welcomed the government's commitment to the 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill', announced in the king's speech.

Eating less sugar alongside a healthy diet can decrease your biological age

Research released by the University of California, San Francisco, has found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a...