Drinking coffee on a regular basis may protect against head and neck cancer, according to a report published in the July issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention. Researchers pooled data from nine different studies of patients, comprising over 14,000 patients. They found that those who drink coffee regularly – …
With the widespread awareness that actor Michael Douglas has oral cancer, this killer disease has once again caught the attention of many people. And it’s for good reason: Oral cancer has only a 50% survival rate, making it a deadly and potentially grossly disfuguring disease. This is a disease that …
I’ve written before about the connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s Disease, and now there’s even more evidence. If you don’t think you have gum disease just because nothing “hurts”, think again. Gum disease is a multi-factoral infection which has as one of its hallmarks gums that bleed upon brushing …
Myth 1: The consequences of poor oral health are limited to the mouth. There are actually so many connections between the health status of your mouth and the health status of your body, it would boggle your mind. And for worse (or better), more are coming out each day. You …
In an effort to stop weight gain, millions of Americans turn to diet sodas (and other “diet” drinks) every day for fewer calories, energy, and the satisfaction of drinking something that “tastes good”. Of course, there is no evidence available that actually says we lose weight because of drinking these …
Clinical guidelines are useful and generally beneficial for providing appropriate patient care, but they must be based on evidence. Only then can health care professionals evaluate and understand the rationale for implementing these approaches in a clinical setting. The global misuse of antibiotics has increased the incidence of microbial resistance to …
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia in the U.S. elderly population. It is a progressive dementia characterized by early short-term memory impairment. Sadly, the annual cost in the U.S. for care, lost productivity, and resource loss involving individuals with AD is approximately $100 billion. That’s a TON …
Yet another study has come out about the oral-systemic connection, published in a dental journal, yet authored by two physicians. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me see that a physician (in this case, two!) gets involved in this area. Let me review some important elements of this …
Much has been written – and will continue to be written – about the connection between heart health and oral health. A large literature review was recently completed looking at a summary of evidence supporting “causal criteria” relating gum disease with atherosclerotic disease, which includes heart disease and peripheral artery disease. …
Chronic diseases-such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes-are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable. Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and …
