Nutrition: Page 11

Teens' sugar, caffeine intakes rise as screen time spikes

By Melissa Busch

Teens who spend much of the day watching TV or on their phones consume more sugared, caffeinated drinks, linking extended screen time with potential health problems, including obesity, caries, and diabetes, according to a new study published October 22 in PLOS One.

October 30, 2019

Oral health, diet can affect development of psoriasis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A patient's oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in Dermatology Online Journal.

October 29, 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

Sugary drinks account for majority of kids' drink sales

By Theresa Pablos

Sugary drinks accounted for almost two-thirds of children's drink sales in 2018, according to a report published on October 16. Beverage manufacturers also spent millions of dollars advertising sugar-sweetened beverages to children last year.

October 15, 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

Antioxidants are good for oral health -- here's why

By Theresa Pablos

SAN FRANCISCO - Pass the dark chocolate and berries. Antioxidants found in these and other common foods and spices can help boost oral health, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.

September 8, 2019

Sugary drinks linked to increased risk of death

By Theresa Pablos

Consuming sugary drinks has been linked to an increased risk of death from all causes, according to the findings of a long-term study published on September 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study included almost 452,000 individuals from 10 European countries.

September 3, 2019

Doctors, office workers binge on sugar when stressed

By Theresa Pablos

More than one-quarter of British adults turn to sugar when their stress levels spike, according to new survey results from a U.K.-based oral health nonprofit. The percentage was even higher for doctors, office workers, and other professionals.

August 29, 2019

Study finds elite athletes have poor oral health

By Tony Edwards

Oral disease is prevalent in elite athletes despite the fact that they brush their teeth more than other patients, according to the findings of a U.K. survey. Most of the athletes indicated, however, that they would be willing to change their oral hygiene behavior to improve their oral health.

August 22, 2019

Prenatal vitamin D improves kids' dental health

By Theresa Pablos

Prenatal exposure to vitamin D may bolster children's dental health. The children of women who took high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy had fewer enamel defects at age 6 in a new study, published in JAMA Pediatrics.

August 15, 2019

Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk

By Theresa Pablos

Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10. The evidence suggests sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, may contribute to the overall cancer rate.

July 11, 2019

Review finds tax lowers sugary beverage consumption

By Tony Edwards

Considerable debate has surrounded taxes on sugary beverages and their effectiveness in reducing consumption, but that debate may be settled by a new review. Researchers analyzed the effects of these taxes and found they were successful in reducing consumption.

June 26, 2019

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