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Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly linked to systemic disorders beyond the oral cavity.

4 Mar 2026

Removing patient fees doubles digital healthcare consultations among young adults

Young adults are more likely to consume healthcare when it is available via healthcare apps, and even more so if they do not have to pay patient fees.

4 Mar 2026

Vaginal estrogen therapy is safe for young endometrial cancer survivors, study finds

Despite the increased incidence of endometrial cancer in younger women, there is limited research regarding the safety of local, low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy (ET) for survivors.

4 Mar 2026

Study finds around six nightclub deaths occur annually in the UK

Around 6 deaths a year are linked to clubbing in the UK, finds a 15 year retrospective study published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

4 Mar 2026

Problematic gaming in pre-teens linked to higher risk of psychotic experiences

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

4 Mar 2026

Study uncovers a biological cause for persistent taste loss after COVID-19

Some individuals have experienced a loss of taste long after a COVID-19 infection has subsided. Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala University and the University of Colorado have now shown that this may be due to a disruption in taste cells that would otherwise give rise to experiences of sweet, bitter or umami.

4 Mar 2026

Stem cells from human primary tooth pulp may help treat chronic-phase cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a condition usually caused by brain damage before or during birth, resulting in impaired posture and movement.

4 Mar 2026

Mathematical model identifies how estrogen protects women from high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than one billion people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.

4 Mar 2026

NIH grant supports Oklahoma researcher investigating protein linked to lupus

For the millions of people living with lupus – a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage the kidneys, brain and other vital organs – treatment options remain limited and often come with serious side effects.

4 Mar 2026

Natural fungal supplement strengthens vaccine protection without increasing side effects

Researchers at University California San Diego School of Medicine have found that a natural fungal supplement taken at the time of COVID-19 vaccination reduced short-term vaccine side effects and helped antibodies - the body's natural immune defenders - last longer in people who had not previously been exposed to the virus.

4 Mar 2026

Alcohol abstinence can lead to regression of existing liver-related complications

Consistent and permanent abstinence from alcohol can lead to the regression of existing liver-related complications, even in cases of advanced alcohol-related cirrhosis.

4 Mar 2026

Gut microbiota-derived metabolite directly shapes immune responses in bacterial pneumonia

Sepsis and severe pneumonia are frequently accompanied by disruption of the gut microbiota, leading to immune dysfunction and increased susceptibility to secondary infections.

4 Mar 2026

Why we keep craving food even when we are full

Research shows food cues activate brain reward signals, leading to eating without hunger, shedding light on obesity and appetite regulation mechanisms.

4 Mar 2026

Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk

The link between childhood oral health and adult heart disease underscores the need for preventive dental care to enhance lifelong cardiovascular health.

4 Mar 2026

Drinking sparkling water helps gamers stay mentally sharp for hours

Sparkling water may combat cognitive fatigue in gamers, sustaining mental sharpness and executive function during extended esports sessions without stimulants.

4 Mar 2026

Ultra-processed foods linked to behavioral issues in preschoolers

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood, and behavioral and emotional development.

3 Mar 2026

Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity

Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher stroke rate and more serious strokes, according to a preliminary study released March 3, 2026, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 78th Annual Meeting taking place April 18-22, 2026, in Chicago and online.

3 Mar 2026

Alcohol-warning labels and pricing could prevent cancer deaths

If Canadian jurisdictions mandated warning labels on alcohol and minimum pricing tied to the number of standard drinks in a container, it could prevent hundreds of cancer diagnoses and deaths, according to a new study led by University of Victoria's Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR).

3 Mar 2026

Seven hours sleep linked to lower insulin resistance risk

Sleeping for 7 hours and 18 minutes every night may be the sweet spot for warding off the risk of insulin resistance-the precursor to type 2 diabetes-suggests a large observational study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

3 Mar 2026

Covid lockdowns slowed executive function growth in young children

The Covid pandemic disrupted children's ability to self-regulate - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

3 Mar 2026

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Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut

Removing patient fees doubles digital healthcare consultations among young adults

Vaginal estrogen therapy is safe for young endometrial cancer survivors, study finds

Study finds around six nightclub deaths occur annually in the UK

Problematic gaming in pre-teens linked to higher risk of psychotic experiences

Study uncovers a biological cause for persistent taste loss after COVID-19

Stem cells from human primary tooth pulp may help treat chronic-phase cerebral palsy

Mathematical model identifies how estrogen protects women from high blood pressure

NIH grant supports Oklahoma researcher investigating protein linked to lupus

Natural fungal supplement strengthens vaccine protection without increasing side effects

Alcohol abstinence can lead to regression of existing liver-related complications

Gut microbiota-derived metabolite directly shapes immune responses in bacterial pneumonia

Why we keep craving food even when we are full

Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk

Drinking sparkling water helps gamers stay mentally sharp for hours

Ultra-processed foods linked to behavioral issues in preschoolers

Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity

Alcohol-warning labels and pricing could prevent cancer deaths

Seven hours sleep linked to lower insulin resistance risk

Covid lockdowns slowed executive function growth in young children

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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