Common diabetes drug could treat gum disease and help with healthy aging, study claims

Common diabetes drug could treat gum disease and help with healthy aging, study claims

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at King’s College London have revealed a novel approach to regulate inflammation and blood sugar levels, beneficial in preventing oral and systemic ailments, utilizing a prevalent medication for diabetes. As reported in the latest edition of the Journal of Translational Medicine, the team at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral &…

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Oral health workers are burned out too, says report

Oral health workers are burned out too, says report

Credit: Brian Tromp/Unsplash.com Exhaustion is a widespread issue for the healthcare workforce and is associated with staff turnover, absenteeism, and depression. Research indicates that exhaustion also heightens the risk of medical errors and raises concerns about patient safety. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated exhaustion issues for healthcare workers, particularly those involved in patient care. Specifically, for…

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Toilet seat sanitizer spray: Reduce your risk of infections with these top picks

Toilet seat sanitizer spray: Reduce your risk of infections with these top picks

Locating a clean and sanitary public restroom presents a common challenge for many women. This is followed by the dreaded counsel, “Public restrooms won’t really harm you!” However, it’s unsurprising that toilet seats act as a breeding ground for bacteria. They can propagate infections and health concerns. You’re not immune from harm at home either….

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Combined treatment takes a bite out of tooth decay

Combined treatment takes a bite out of tooth decay

Chemical interactions and therapeutic activity of the effective treatment of Fer and SnF2. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41687-8 Dental decay can cause significant pain, tooth loss, infection, and, in severe cases, even death. The dilemma becomes more pronounced in high-risk populations where the onset of the disease can be both rapid and severe and…

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