Obesity

Obese Children With Diabetes Tend to Have Poor Oral Health

Obese children who have type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer oral health than...

Metabolic Diseases Significantly Alter Oral Bacteria

Metabolic diseases—characterized by high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and obesity—increase salivary glucose, alter...

Obesity Influences Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescents

Obesity can influence the supporting tissues around teeth during orthodontic treatment with fixed braces...

Cytokines May Tie Obesity to Periodontal Disease

As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease,...

University Plans $15.5 Million Research Center for Oral-Systemic Health

Efforts to connect oral health to improved overall systemic health are ramping up around...

Large Tonsils and Tongue Indicate Apnea Risk

Dentists can’t diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But they can look for oversized tonsils...

App Tells You How Much Sugar Is in Your Food

The Change4Life healthy eating campaign in the United Kingdom has released Sugar Smart, a...

Brushing Teeth Could Stop Heart Attacks, Strokes

A new study proves that regular brushing could thwart a heart attack or stroke....

Gene Associated With Longevity Also Regulates Circadian Clock

“The importance of this study is that it has both basic and potentially translational...

Snoring May Lead to More Arguments Between Partners

You may want to visit your dentist if you have problems with snoring. A...