Nutrition: Page 10

Report: Few parents take measures for kids' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Parents in the U.S. rank among the least likely to limit their children's sugar intake and take them for their annual dental checkup, according to a YouGov survey of 10 countries commissioned by the FDI World Dental Federation.
March 15, 2020
2017 02 03 16 15 30 311 Sugar Drinks 400
Soda taxes produce mixed results in new studies
By Theresa Pablos
Soda taxes in several U.S. cities have produced mixed results, according to a series of new studies. While a tax in Seattle and a short-lived tax in Chicago reduced sugary drink sales, Philadelphia's soda tax didn't have a significant impact.
March 3, 2020
2018 09 26 20 34 4032 Soda Bottles 400
Review suggests cavities, periodontitis share common origin
By Tony Edwards
Sugar, sweet drinks, and other fermentable carbohydrates may promote the development of both cavities and periodontal disease, according to recent research. These diseases may both emerge in response to nutritional imbalances in your patient's mouth.
February 18, 2020
2020 02 18 23 17 2219 Tooth Pain 400
Sugar substitutes lead to long-term changes in rats
By Theresa Pablos
Sugar substitutes, such as aspartame and stevia, may have long-lasting effects on the brain and gut. New research published in BMJ found that rats with in-utero exposure to low-calorie sweeteners had altered insulin sensitivity, gut bacteria, body weight, and even dopamine pathways.
February 6, 2020
2020 02 06 23 54 6496 Sugar Substitute Stevia 400
Eat to improve overall heath, including mouth health
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
A breakfast sandwich with egg and processed cheese, a glass of juice, and a donut may sound delicious, but it's far from healthy, according to Dr. Alvin Danenberg. Eating this way will damage your gut bacteria and change the bacteria and acid levels in your mouth, putting you on the road to gum disease and tooth decay. He shares better options for both your overall and mouth health.
February 2, 2020
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Sugary drinks aren't so sugary after U.K. tax law
By Theresa Pablos
The sugar content of sodas sold in the U.K. is going down, according to new research published on January 13 in BMC Medicine. The reduction in sugar content is likely because of changing consumer habits, but also because a tiered tax law went into effect in 2018.
January 20, 2020
2018 09 26 20 34 4032 Soda Bottles 400
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
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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
2019 12 10 21 09 1174 Obesity 400
Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
By Tony Edwards
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.
December 1, 2019
2019 12 01 21 43 7540 Smoking Drinking 400
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
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U.K. teeth condition worse now than in 17th century
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Modern-day British people have more tooth loss and decay than British people from as far back as the 17th century, according to new research.
November 3, 2019
2017 02 03 16 15 30 311 Sugar Drinks 400
Getting to the bottom of chocolate's silky, smooth mouthfeel
By Melissa Busch
Is the allure of chocolate its silky, smooth mouthfeel? Using a unique x-ray technique, researchers have determined that chocolate's microstructure affects how quickly or slowly chocolate melts in the mouth, contributing to the pleasing mouthfeel consumers crave.
October 30, 2019
2019 10 30 21 35 7252 Chocolate 400
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