A thesis at the University of Gothenburg shows having surgical obesity treatment tends to cause a higher chance of developing dental caries and general decline in oral health. Participants with BMIs of over 40 were studied before and after they underwent treatment for severe obesity, which included surgery or medical treatment. Two years after the … Read more
Obesity and gum (periodontal) disease are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States—and studies show these chronic conditions may be related. This new study explores the effect of obesity on non-surgical periodontal care and evaluates potential pathways that may illustrate the connection between the two conditions. The connection between obesity and gum … Read more
A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among adults. Scientists from King’s College London found that being overweight or obese was undoubtedly associated with having tooth wear. Significantly, they also found that the … Read more
By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff Boston scientists have discovered a hormone that is secreted by muscles during exercise and boosts the amount of energy the body burns, a finding that could lay the basis for new drugs for obesity, diabetes, and other diseases. A Boston startup company, Ember Therapeutics, has already licensed the technology … Read more
By Stacey Doyle – HULIQ – May 8, 2011 Childhood development experts suggest weaning a child off the bottle by the age of 12 to 14 months. Temple University researchers agree with this time table, stating the age is “unlikely to cause harm and may prevent obesity along with other problems. Pediatricians Image via Wikipedia … Read more