Dentistry
An expert breaks down how fluoride helps kids
Fluoride is an important component of children’s oral health in the United States.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: January 2025
Vaccination
Study reveals COVID-19 remains major health threat in U.S.
COVID-19 continues to be a threat to America’s health, causing more illness and death than either influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a new study suggests.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Weight & Obesity
Calorie labels on menus could make eating disorders worse
Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study published in BMJ Public Health. The review, which is the first of its kind, is led by researchers […]
Diabetes
Analysis reveals lack of essential vitamins and minerals common in people with type 2 diabetes
Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published […]
Vaccination
Americans’ support for school vaccine mandates remains strong, but opt-out options gain traction
With President Donald Trump having threatened school vaccine mandates for children during his campaign, a new survey finds that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults support requiring that children be vaccinated against preventable diseases such as […]
Dentistry
Healthy mouth, healthy baby: Experts emphasize oral health for expectant mothers
With the start of the new year, prioritizing women’s oral health should become a key resolution. Women’s oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile—it is a critical aspect of overall well-being that […]
Sleep Apnea
Behavioral insomnia therapy rated more effective than sleeping pills
Instead of reaching for a pill, more people should switch to the recommended “first line” treatment for insomnia—the non-drug option.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Weight & Obesity
Patients with diabetes have comparable health expenses after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy
For patients with diabetes undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG), overall expenditures decrease in the postsurgical period, with no differences seen following the first six months after surgery, according to a study […]
Sports Medicine
First-of-its-kind study shows resistance training can improve physical function during menopause
A resistance-based exercise program that Jennifer Aniston calls “a game changer” has been shown to improve a range of physical issues that arise during and after the menopause transition.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Sleep Apnea
Sleep experts push for adoption of permanent standard time for public health, safety and efficiency
As a new presidential administration takes office, political momentum to end seasonal time changes is building. President Donald Trump stated his support for ending daylight saving time, drawing media and policymakers’ attention to reconsider the […]