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Eating Excess Junk; Lack of Dental Services Affect Oral Health

Oral health situation has worsened due to COVID-19 pandemic-related lock-down, say doctors. Severe modifications in work routine, binge eating, stress during the lock down have worsened dental health severely. Staying at home led public to ...

World Oral Health Day: Let’s Unite for Oral Health

Highlights: World Oral Health Day is celebrated across the globe on 20 th March every year Its major objective is to create awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral health It aims to bring down the burden of oral ...

Acupuncture can Decrease Radiation-induced Dry Mouth for Cancer Patients

Patients who had acupuncture during radiation report less dry mouth symptoms up to 12 months after treatment, according to a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal JAMA Network Open . The trial results are the first ...

Oral Health Plays an Essential Role in Overall Health as We Grow Older

Poor oral hygiene can lead to potential health complications in older adults. Therefore, health care professionals need to promote good oral hygiene among older patients, according to a new study. The findings of the study are published in the ...

Poor Oral Health can Affect Physical and Mental Well-being

Oral health is an important part of overall physical and psychological well-being. Poor oral health is linked to decreased quality of life, depression, hypertension, and cognitive decline, reports a new study.The findings of the study are published ...

World ORS Day – ORS Prevents and Treats Dehydration Effectively

Highlights : World ORS (oral rehydration salt) Day is observed annually on the 29 th July to raise awareness about using ORS as a safe and effective measure to prevent and treat dehydration and related deaths especially ...

Neglect by the Global Health Community can Fuel Oral Health Crisis: Study

Oral diseases, such as gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancers, present a major global public health burden affecting 3.5 billion people, but are largely neglected by the global health community, reveals a new study. The findings of the study are ...

Sugar & Global Health Community's Neglect Ups Oral Health Crisis

Oral health has been separated from routine healthcare and health policy for too long, despite the fact that oral diseases constitutes a major global public health burden, according to a Lancet Series on Oral Health, published in The Lancet . ...

Poor Oral Health Tied to a 75 % Increase in Liver Cancer Risk: Study

Poor oral health is linked to a 75 percent increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal United European Gastroenterology Journal ...

Poor Oral Health may Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk

African American women with poor oral health were found to likely get pancreatic cancer (PC), stated new study conducted by researchers from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University. In the U.S., studies show that African Americans ...

World Oral Health Day - 'Say Ahh: Act on the Mouth'

Highlights World Oral Health Day is observed on 20 th March every year The main objective of the campaign is to create public awareness on oral health and dental hygiene The theme for 2019 is 'Say Ahh: Act on the Mouth' World ...

Dehydration Tests at Care Homes are Not Efficient

Identifying dehydration in older people living in care homes using standard tests are not working, reveals a new study. Simple tests like looking at their eyes, skin or asking whether they feel thirsty or have a headache are commonly used by the ...

Breast Milk, Saliva Can Promote Oral Health in Babies

Breast milk plays a vital role in shaping a healthy oral microbiome in infants, reports a new study. The study, led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT), showed that the growth of some microbes was inhibited for up to 24 hours following ...

Inadequate Sleep May Cause Dehydration

Just six hours of sleep at night instead of eight hours can increase the risk of dehydration in adults, says a study by Penn State. According to the study, if the body feels unwell after a poor night sleep, drinking more water can help. ...

Poor Oral Health Can Boost Your Blood Pressure, Worse Blood Pressure Control

High blood pressure patients who are taking medication for their condition can benefit more from the treatment if they have good oral health, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal Hypertension . Findings ...

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Dry Mouth Therapies Possible Via Mechanism in Saliva Production

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Dry Mouth Sufferers can Find Relief from Over-the-counter Muco-adhesive Patch

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