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Obesity: Page 2
Obesity ups gum disease risk by making more bone-wrecking cells
By
Melissa Busch
Obesity causes chronic inflammation that increases the growth of bone-destroying cells during periodontitis, according to an animal study published in the
Journal of Dental Research
. The inflammation is linked to heightened bone loss around teeth.
November 18, 2021
Where the science stands on periodontitis-obesity link
By
Leah Sherwood
Obesity is associated with worse periodontal conditions, according to a recent literature review on the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease. Conversely, periodontal treatment appears to significantly reduce several biochemical biomarkers associated with obesity.
August 19, 2021
Want to improve sleep apnea? Trimming tongue fat may help
By
Melissa Busch
Reducing fat tongue may help improve obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, according to a new study published January 10 in the
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to measure the effect of weight loss on the upper airway in obese patients, showing that a reduction in tongue fat lessened the severity of symptoms.
January 9, 2020
Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
By
Tony Edwards
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the
British Dental Journal
.
December 11, 2019
Infographic: A closer look at obesity in the U.S.
By
Theresa Pablos
Nearly 40% of the U.S. population is now classified as obese, but the rate of obesity varies widely across different U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Personal finance website WalletHub compiled nutrition and obesity data in the U.S. to better map the differences among the states.
November 25, 2019
Consuming sweet, acidic drinks linked to obesity, tooth wear
By
Melissa Busch
Increased consumption of sugary soft drinks may be a leading cause of tooth enamel and dentine erosion in obese patients, and excessive body fat also is linked with tooth wear, according to a study published October 28 in
Oral Clinical Investigations
.
October 27, 2019
Snack taxes could be more effective than soda taxes
By
Theresa Pablos
You've likely heard about taxes on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, but what about one on sugary snacks? A new study from
BMJ
found that raising the price of cookies, cakes, and other sweets could benefit public health.
September 12, 2019
Kids' oral microbiota composition may predict obesity
By
Lori Roniger
Obese adults and adolescents are thought to have certain gut and oral microbiota variations, but less is known about the corresponding relationships in young children. As part of a larger study on obesity prevention, researchers examined the relationship between these bacteria in toddlers and childhood weight gain.
October 3, 2018
Study: Stronger link between periodontitis and diabetes in men
By
Lori Roniger
Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men and women are diagnosed with them at different rates, so investigators sought to determine whether there was a link.
June 3, 2018
Does bariatric surgery increase caries risk?
By
Lori Roniger
Bariatric surgery is a good option for treating obesity in certain patients, but it can cause some gastrointestinal complications and oral problems. Does it increase the risk of developing caries? The authors of a new review looked for answers.
January 23, 2018
Fewer comorbidities seen in surgical sleep apnea patients
By
Lori Roniger
Are there differences between obstructive sleep apnea patients who undergo maxillomandibular advancement surgery and those managed medically? A new study found that those treated surgically were younger and had a lower body mass index and significantly lower rates of various comorbidities.
October 17, 2017
Obese kids consume more calories from sugary drinks
By
Theresa Pablos
Does a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages potentially reduce childhood obesity rates? Before that provocative question can be answered, researchers need to know what impact these beverages have on children's total daily calorie consumption. New research presented at a major obesity conference may provide some answers.
May 22, 2017
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