News articles tagged with 'oral'
Do birth control pills cause weight gain? New research says no
— 20 Jan 2011 16:55 | HealthAccording to research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Centre at Oregon Health and Science University, the commonly held belief that oral contraceptives cause weight…
Tracing microbes between individuals towards personalised oral health care
— 13 Dec 2010 16:43 | HealthThe human body is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes increasingly recognised as having a critical role in both health and disease. Viruses can attack and change the composition…
Toothache more common among minority and special needs children
— 2 Nov 2010 15:30 | HealthPoor, minority and special needs children are more likely to be affected by toothache, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,…
Having oral sex increases likelihood of intercourse among teens
— 2 Nov 2010 13:36 | HealthHalf of teens who have oral sex during the ninth grade will have intercourse by the end of the 11th grade, and most sexually active teenagers will begin engaging in oral sex and sexual…
Anti-vomiting drug could prevent thousands of hospitalisations
— 15 Oct 2010 11:11 | HealthTwo years ago, a study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers found that an anti-vomiting drug called ondansetron helps reduce vomiting, the need for intravenous…
Successful periodontal therapy may reduce the risk of preterm birth
— 15 Sep 2010 12:12 | HealthA collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success of gum-disease treatment…
Long term use of oral bisphosphonates may double risk of oesophageal cancer
— 3 Sep 2010 12:19 | HealthPeople who take oral bisphosphonates for bone disease over five years may be doubling their risk of developing oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet), according to a new study published…
Who hasn't had dental cavities?
— 26 Aug 2010 19:28 | HealthA research study has for the first time revealed data about dental cavities, periodontal disease, oral treatment needs, the use of dental prostheses and dental hygiene habits among…
Study shows behaviours and attitudes towards oral sex are changing
— 12 Aug 2010 08:36 | HealthUniversity of Alberta researcher Brea Malacad says results from a study on oral sex indicate there is little doubt that oral sex is becoming a more common activity for young women.…
New 'dentist' test to detect oral cancer will save lives
— 10 Aug 2010 08:05 | HealthA new test for oral cancer, which a dentist could perform by simply using a brush to collect cells from a patient's mouth, is set to be developed by researchers at the University of…