Association between life’s essential 8 and periodontitis in U.S. adults

Association between life’s essential 8 and periodontitis in U.S. adults

In this nationally representative cross-sectional study, we found that higher LE8 scores was associated with a lower prevalence of periodontitis. Participants with moderate (50–79) and high (80–100) LE8 scores had 58% and 55% lower odds of periodontitis, respectively, compared with participants with lower (0–49) LE8 scores, after adjusting for potential confounders. Among the LE8 components,…

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Cervical cancer: Lifestyle habits that increase the risk and how to prevent them

Cervical cancer: Lifestyle habits that increase the risk and how to prevent them

The first step towards prevention of any disease is gaining a deeper understanding of the causes behind it, and lifestyle is a major contributing factor behind numerous ailments. While genetics and environmental factors play very important roles, one cannot ignore how lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, smoking and consumption of alcohol can significantly impact…

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