Anyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist. While the enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body, according to the Cleveland Clinic, it is not invincible and sometimes cracks or breaks. The… read on > read on >
When U.S. health officials reported a 500% spike in the number of poison center calls involving kids eating melatonin gummies last year, Harvard researchers decided to take a closer look at the sleep supplements and discovered a disturbing fact: They contained up to 347% more melatonin than the label stated. What’s more, five of the… read on > read on >
Each year, about 140 kids in the United States are diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma, a typically non-cancerous brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Doctors treat craniopharyngiomas with surgery to remove the entire tumor or a less aggressive surgery followed by radiation to kill any remaining cells. Now,… read on > read on >
A new study finds that Americans over 50 are interested in cutting back on prescription medications, dovetailing with a movement toward “deprescribing.” About 67% said they would seek their doctor’s advice before dropping a pill, according to Michigan Medicine’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Yet more than one-third of older adults said they had quit… read on > read on >
When babies start teething, the pain and discomfort can be hard on them. In this short guide, we’ll explain what teething is, when you can expect it to occur and its most common symptoms. Plus, you’ll discover several safe and effective strategies recommended by pediatricians to help your baby find relief from teething pain. What… read on > read on >
Imagine getting your tooth extracted and a bacterial infection develops afterwards that travels down to your heart. Known as infective endocarditis, or bacterial endocarditis, it happens more often than you might think and it can be life-threatening. Penn Medicine defines infective endocarditis as inflammation of the lining of the heart chambers and valves. Typically, it… read on > read on >
Your dentist has delivered the bad news: You need wisdom teeth removal surgery, a procedure that no one looks forward to having. Curious about what to expect during and after the operation? Experts offer some advice on why these “third molars” should be removed, what happens during surgery and recovery, and the best foods to… read on > read on >
Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer? Some oral cancer symptoms are common and easily identifiable. Other symptoms are surprising, and you might miss them. First, what is oral cancer? According to the American Dental Association, the term “oral cancer” encompasses throat, mouth, tongue and jaw cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates there… read on > read on >
People are often reminded that they are their own unique person — and a new study says that’s particularly true of the digestive tract. Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed striking differences in gastrointestinal anatomy, even among a small group of people. Some livers were larger, some intestines and colons were longer. Crucial… read on > read on >
About 1 in 4 people worldwide experience bad breath, according to the Cleveland Clinic — but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. Discover the most common causes of bad breath (halitosis) and some tried and true ways to get rid of it, for good. Bad breath causes “Bad breath can have various causes, including… read on > read on >
