Dentistry
Can the ‘good’ bacteria in your mouth act as probiotic cavity fighters?
If UC Berkeley’s Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: September 2025
Dentistry
Do you really need a dental check-up and clean every six months?
Just over half of Australian adults saw a dental practitioner in the past 12 months, most commonly for a check-up.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Dentistry
Sip smarter: Apple juice effects on oral health are short-lived, but there are caveats
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth suggests our saliva is stronger than we thought. The research, published in PLOS One, is the first to examine how drinking apple juice affects saliva’s lubricating […]
Dentistry
Children with sickle cell disease face higher risk of dental issues, yet many don’t receive needed care
Children with sickle cell disease are more likely to have dental problems—but fewer than half of those covered by Michigan Medicaid got dental care in 2022, according to a new study.This article was originally published […]
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Common arthritis drug found to lower blood pressure and risk of heart disease
Methotrexate, a common medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, has a newly recognized useful secondary effect of lowering blood pressure and potentially reduces the risk of heart disease in people with this condition.This article was […]
Dentistry
Dental fear is widespread, but most people want treatment
Nearly three out of four adults fear going to the dentist, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Noisy knees not an early arthritis sign, says new study
Knee crepitus, the sound of cracking or grinding in the knee joint, is very common across all age groups.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Dentistry
Teens who lose teeth to decay and injury nearly twice as likely to be bullied, study reveals
Adolescents who lose teeth due to decay or trauma are 42% more likely to be bullied, according to new collaborative research from the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne.This article was originally published […]