General Health

Vaping increases dependency more than nicotine gum, study reveals

A research paper has revealed that pod-style electronic cigarette devices are more addictive than nicotine gum.

Dental floss designed to help monitor stress levels

Researchers have designed a floss pick system with built-in sensors that can accurately measure cortisol, a stress hormone.

Dental practice introduces vitamin D testing

A London based dentist is introducing vitamin D testing to all their over 50 patients, following research that found 45 per cent of the group are deficient in the vitamin.

Society calls for clear and consistent labelling on baby food

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has echoed the call for clear and consistent labelling on baby food to avoid misleading consumers, especially regarding sugar content.

Engaging with ageing

Jacob Watwood emphasises oral health wellbeing in older patients.

Government action needed to relieve pressure on NHS

A coalition of health experts has called for tough action on the UK’s three biggest preventable killers (tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and drink) to relieve growing pressure on NHS services.

Health experts urge government to address sugary baby food

Health experts have called on the government to take urgent action to protect babies and young children from unhealthy food, following research from Leeds University.

Kicking the habit

Annastasia Kellett Wright explores the role of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation.

Calls for government to protect children’s health

The Oral Health Foundation has called on the government to introduce greater regulations on baby food, following a BBC Panorama episode that exposed the high sugar content.

Consumption of ultraprocessed foods linked to premature deaths

Research has supported the call for revised dietary guidelines and public policies to lessen the disease burden from ultraprocessed foods (UPFs).

Vision impossible

Andrew Turner discusses eye diseases and the impact seen on oral health.

Smoking cessation pill helps young people to quit vaping

A clinical trial has showed that a pill for adult smoking cessation can significantly help teens and young adults quit vaping.