Surgical Obesity Treatment Shown to Increase Risk of Dental Caries
A thesis at the University of Gothenburg shows having surgical obesity treatment tends to cause a higher chance of developing dental caries and general decline … more
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New Study Explores the Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease
Obesity and gum (periodontal) disease are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States—and studies show these chronic conditions may be related. This … more
Soft Drinks Found To Be The Crucial Link Between Obesity And Tooth Wear
A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between … more
Dana-Farber scientists discover hormone that triggers fat to burn energy
By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff Boston scientists have discovered a hormone that is secreted by muscles during exercise and boosts the amount of energy … more
Baby bottle use linked to childhood obesity and dental problems
By Stacey Doyle – HULIQ – May 8, 2011 Childhood development experts suggest weaning a child off the bottle by the age of 12 to … more