New figures from Public Health England suggest that sugar consumption is far short of government targets. Ministers wanted to reduce sugar content in foods by a fifth by 2020, but the latest statistics show that this is very unlikely to happen. Despite the introduction of the sugar tax on fizzy drinks leading to a 29% […]
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September 24th, 2019Why marriage is good for your health-5194
June 13th, 2017Marriage is associated with happiness, but have you ever stopped to think about hot it could affect your health? Researchers from Aston University suggest that being married could increase your chances of survival if you have a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The research team analysed data from almost 1 million adults living in the […]
Liverpool Health Officials Name and Shame Sugary Drinks Manufacturers in Decay Clampdown-4363
May 12th, 2016
Health officials in Liverpool have named and shamed drinks manufacturers in a bid to clamp down on rising rates of decay linked to sugar consumption. Officials in the city have published a list of manufacturers who produce sugary drinks. This is to encourage people to make healthier choices and reduce the number of children affected […]
Could Dental Implants be the Treatment You’ve Been Dreaming Of?-7843
February 11th, 2016
If you have missing teeth or have been advised to consider tooth replacement treatments, you may have come across dental implants. These innovative prostheses are rapidly changing the way we replace lost natural teeth and the good news is that they are becoming widely available. If you’re conscious of the appearance of your teeth, why […]
Doctors call for sugar tax to tackle obesity crisis-0312
July 15th, 2015
The British Medical Association has called for a 20% sugar tax to help combat the obesity crisis facing the UK. The BMA estimates that around 70,000 deaths occur prematurely each year due to poor diet and introducing a sugar tax could help to save thousands of lives. The organisation has also called for healthy foods, […]
Everything you need to know about the Aesthetic Surgery Services legislation-2826
January 13th, 2015Cosmetica Training produced an in depth analysis of the new legislation, so here’s a brief guide. In 2014, a new legislation for aesthetic surgery services was approved by the CEN. In the near future, the new European Aesthetics Surgery guidelines will be published, but what does this mean for aesthetic practitioners and patients? Broadly speaking, […]
To Visit Regularly or Not to Visit Regularly? That is the Dental Question-6867
October 2nd, 2014
When asked, people will often say they should visit their dentist every 6 months, even if they don’t actually do it themselves. Dentists themselves will also generally recommend 6 monthly check-ups. However, where did this 6 month time slot come from, and does it matter that much? Recent research suggests that it makes no difference […]
Link Between Migraines and Dental Health-6881
August 18th, 2014
There are a number of different types of headache, but a migraine attack is more than just a bad headache. It can be a very severe painful attack affecting the eyesight and causing a physiological response, such as vomiting. There are several causes for migraines, and in some cases the attack is brought on by […]
Free Dentistry Weekend in North Carolina -3797
August 4th, 2014
American dentists have been leading the way in offering free dentistry to local citizens as a way of encouraging them to visit regularly, and to help those who struggle to pay for treatment. The latest dental clinic to open its doors for free is one based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This free dentistry weekend – […]
Is Enough Being Done To Prevent Dental Infection In The US?-1303
July 14th, 2014
It is generally accepted that when you undergo a medical operation that the doctors know what they are doing. But one area not always considered by patients, which is perhaps just as important as the procedure itself, is infection control. In general, all medical procedures take infection control seriously. But what about dental infection control? […]
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