By Dr. Leonard Weiss, Chief Dental Officer, UnitedHealthcare While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected […]
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The surprising connection between oral health and COVID-19 | Guest Column | Pikes Peak Courier
While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased […]
The surprising connection between oral health and COVID-19 | Guest Column | Thetribune
While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased […]
Six surprising breakfast foods that can blast belly fat fast
AS creatures of habits, we typically reach for the same breakfast every day – cereal, toast, or a croissant on route to work. But if you are serious about losing your tummy, breakfast is a good place to start. 1 Start your day with a healthy breakfast for weight lossCredit: […]
The Surprising Benefits of Emotional Support Animals
When the pandemic first started, as a clinical psychiatrist I saw a steady increase in requests to verify the need for emotional support animals (ESA) among my patients. Included was Miriam, a lawyer in her 40s who experiences panic attacks, and needed a letter so her beloved dog Georgia could […]
Guest commentary: The surprising connection between oral health and COVID
While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased […]
Spirituality and Medicine: A Surprising Pairing
Ben Frush, MD, was 3 years into medical school at the University of North Carolina when conversations with mentors about the intersection of theology and medical practice left him wanting more. Frush, a Christian, determined that he needed more time and space to think about how his beliefs shaped him […]
The surprising connection between dental health and COVID-19
While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased […]
10 simple and surprising tweaks that can make keep your teeth in tip-top shape
Dental appointments are ever harder to come by. The pandemic backlog, coupled with a shortage of dentists, means that patients in some areas of the country are facing agonising delays for crucial treatments. Calls to emergency dentists have shot up 452 per cent since last year in some parts of […]