Diet and nutrition

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Scottish community project improves oral health with food skills

Edinburgh Community Food has announced the launch of a community nutrition project focused on oral health.

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Sugar substitutes linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke

A Cleveland Clinic study has linked Xylitol, a common zero-calorie sweetener found in sugar-free candy and toothpaste, to an increased risk of...

Weighing it up

Andrea Hammond explains the relationship between weight loss and halitosis.

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Dangerous foods for demolishing your teeth

As part of National Smile Month, Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, has issued advice on what foods you might think about...

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Over 14,000 people lost weight with an NHS online plan

Research shows that patients referred to the NHS’ Digital Weight Management Programme lose, on average, over eight pounds in just 12 weeks.

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Weighing up the choices

Adam Davids reviews the link between body weight and oral health.

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Water fluoridation: An opportunity for dental professionals to advocate for improved oral health

As the government’s launch a new consultation into water fluoridation in the North East, the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging dental...

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Best and worst easter eggs for your teeth, ranked by a dentist

Ferakh Hamid reveals how you can enjoy these sweet treats without compromising oral hygiene.

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Water fluoridation scheme expands in the northeast

Plans to expand water fluoridation in the northeast of England to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation on March 25, 2024,...

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Nottinghamshire councillors seek expansion of water fluoridation programme

Councillors, public health directors, and healthcare providers have been working together to expand the water fluoridation scheme across...

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Should people without diabetes monitor their blood sugar?

Healthcare experts have warned blood sugar monitors for people without diabetes are unnecessary and could “translate into eating disorders.”

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Patients are happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments

As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome...