Leading public health organisations call for health levy on sugary drinks


The Rethink Sugary Drink alliance (the alliance), which includes the ADA along with the Australian Medical Association (AMA), Cancer Council Australia, Food for Health Alliance, and Heart Foundation, is urging the government to introduce a 20 per cent health levy on sugary drink manufacturers.



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Dental care and healthcare are the same thing


A new book on the history of dental health in Victoria calls for a greater focus on prevention and more government-funded dental services. While often taken for granted, good oral health is fundamental to good mental and physical health.


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Why some young dentists are making the move to regional Australia


How far do you travel to your dentist? A good dentist is a valuable asset, especially outside the big cities. It’s encouraging to learn that there are bright young dentists in Australia that have discovered that a country practice can offer benefits, professional and personal, over work in the city.


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Bacteria in the mouth linked to pulmonary fibrosis survival


One bacterial species tended to dominate in certain patients with IPF who were not treated with antibiotics. Bacteria in the mouth may play a role in survival from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), finds a new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia.


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How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how the connection plays out in the immune system remains unclear. This week in mSystems, a new study identifies immune system cells that play a critical role in the microbial link between COPD and gum disease.


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