Obesity

UAE Leads the World in Sugar Consumption

Sugar consumption is a driving force behind tooth decay as well as obesity, diabetes,...

99% of Toddlers Consume Too Much Added Sugar

Children in the United States begin consuming added sugar at a very young age...

Smoking and Obesity Combine to Exacerbate Periodontitis Risks

In the United States, more than 35% of adults are obese, 20% of adults...

Michigan Schools to Receive Bottle Filling Stations

Sixty-one schools in Michigan will soon receive new water fountains and bottle filling stations...

Warning Labels Trigger Modest Reduction in Sugary Beverage Consumption

Labels that warn people about the risks of drinking soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages...

SSB Consumption Declining But Remains High for Some Groups

Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption declined for both children and adults in the United States...

Price Increase Reduces Soft Drink Consumption

Sales of soft drinks at a hospital in Melbourne, Australia, dropped by more than...

Social Deprivation Increases Risk of Tooth Decay

Economics plays a significant role in oral health, according to joint research from the...

Sleep Apnea Increases Blood Pressure and More

Sleep apnea can increase blood sugar and fat levels, stress hormones, and blood pressure,...

A Sugar Tax Could Improve Oral Health

Sugary drinks are repeatedly named as one of the biggest culprits when it comes...