Diet and nutrition

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Junk food ad ban for London?

​Junk food advertising would be banned from the entire Transport for London network under bold proposals unveiled by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan,...

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Drinking affects mouth bacteria linked to diseases

​A new study reveals that drinkers who have one or more alcoholic drinks per day have an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum disease, some...

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Zero-calorie sweeteners can still lead to diabetes and obesity

New research finds sugar replacements can also cause health changes that are linked with diabetes and obesity, suggesting that switching from regular...

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Sugar tax slashes sugary and sports drink intake by 40%

​Almost immediately after the soda tax went into place in Philadelphia, residents were 40% less likely to drink soda every day.

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Mumsnet survey reveals 50% of parents aware of first birthday dental visit

A survey of 1,000 Mumsnet users reveals around one quarter had problems accessing free NHS dental care.

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People with diabetes less likely to visit dentist

​A US study has revealed that people with diabetes were less likely to visit the dentist compared with those who had prediabetes or did not have the...

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Tooth-mounted sensors track what you eat

Engineers have developed miniaturised sensors that can be mounted on a tooth and communicates wirelessly with a mobile device, to reveal our sugar,...

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Football clubs must cut junk food links

​The British Dental Association and the British Association of Dental Nurses have joined more than 50 leading health bodies, academics and charities...

Opinion

Spring has sprung

Well, it should do anytime soon... This season is traditionally considered a time of rebirth and new beginnings.

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Sugary drinks link to greater risk of death

​Adults over 45 who consume large amounts of sugary drinks may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who...

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Middle-aged tooth loss linked to heart risk

​Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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Teeth hold key to early diagnosis of eating disorders

NHS dentists and their teams need guidance to aid patients with eating disorders.