Diet and nutrition

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Sugar levels drop in UK yogurts but concerns remain for dairy alternatives

​A survey of yogurt ingredients show that sugar levels have significantly decreased in the last two years, but concerns about overall nutritional...

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UK action triggers European-wide coalition to eliminate HPV cancers

The UK's r​ecent decision to vaccinate boys and girls from HPV-cancers has inspired the formation of a European-wide group to put an end to the virus....

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Nutrition and oral health

Start the new year with a fresh look at the relationship between nutrition, oral health and dental care.

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Chewing sugarfree gum helps reduce tooth decay

New evidence suggests chewing sugarfree gum could reduce the further development of dental caries.

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Dental health and diet link to psoriasis

​Dental health and diet may have an impact on the development and severity of psoriasis.

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Soft drinks link between obesity and tooth wear

​A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the...

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Workplace ban on sugary drinks slashes weight

​A workplace ban on the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages led to a 48.5% average reduction in their consumption and significantly less belly fat among...

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Children have a right to be healthy

Outgoing Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies has released an independent report, which argues that childhood obesity is solvable, and...

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Snack tax may be more effective that sugary drink tax

​Taxing high sugar snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar...

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Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing twice daily

​Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study.

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Why we need a 'pudding tax'

A new nationwide poll by the Oral Health Foundation has found the majority of Brits (54%) now support a ’pudding tax’.

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New NHS dental standards for patients with type 2 diabetes

P​eople with type 2 diabetes are to get joined up care when receiving dental treatment thanks to new standards set by NHS England and NHS Improvement.