Dental biorhythm is associated with adolescent weight gain.

Patrick MahoneyGina McFarlaneCarolina LochSophie WhiteBruce FloydErin C DunnRosie Pitfield Alessia NavaDebbie Guatelli-Steinberg

Published in: Communications medicine (2022)

We identify a previously unknown factor that associates with the rapid change in body size that accompanies human adolescence. Our findings provide a basis from which to explore novel relationships between the biorhythm and weight-related health risks.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
endothelial cells
weight loss
young adults
depressive symptoms
mental health
induced pluripotent stem cells
pluripotent stem cells
oral health
physical activity
loop mediated isothermal amplification
preterm birth
body weight