TV got a stern finger pointing too. Kids with more structured game time suffered less tooth decay, as they consumed less junk. Damn you Mario.
Children like snacks, as do adults. Why gaming is being almost singled out for a rather, let's be honest, obvious study conclusion is... unknown. Bored grad students? The lesson here is that tooth paste, a tooth brush and some floss are your dental allies.
The World Health Organisation has recently said that videogames are a big factor in rising childhood obesity. As with anything, moderation is key. Frankly Universities should be spending more time solving the 'energy crisis' - not telling us stuff we already know.
Is all this some elaborate conspiracy by the cavity creeps to topple Toothopolis?!