It is likely a connection few have considered, but new research in mice suggests that obesity may up your risk of gum disease. Specifically, chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells called osteoclasts that break down bone tissue — including alveolar bone that holds teeth in place. “Although there is a… read on > read on >
If you’re among the many people who use space heaters and generators during the winter, you need to guard against fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says. In the United States, that’s especially true for Black Americans, who have the highest rate of fire deaths — nearly twice… read on > read on >
Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it. “Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid,” said Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. “This results in irritation and damage to… read on > read on >
Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 can remain in the classroom as long as they’re regularly tested for the virus at school, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The CDC pointed to two new studies from California and Illinois as evidence that school districts can employ a “test-to-stay” policy to keep kids… read on > read on >
Two doses of a pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine failed to spur an adequate immune response in children aged 2 to 5, the companies announced Friday. That’s a setback for parents hoping to get their youngest children immunized against the new coronavirus as soon as possible. The pediatric trials used a 3 microgram (mcg) dose of… read on > read on >
Pregnant women who use hair dyes or straighteners may have relatively lower levels of pregnancy-supporting hormones, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 1,000 pregnant women they followed, those who used certain hair products — dyes, bleaches, relaxers or mousse — had lower levels of several hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. That’s… read on > read on >
Breakthrough infections in people who’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 may trigger “super immunity” against coronavirus variants, including Omicron, according to a new study. “The key is to get vaccinated. You’ve got to have a foundation of protection,” said co-author Dr. Marcel Curlin, an associate professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) in… read on > read on >
In an effort to further lower lead levels in drinking water, the Biden administration on Thursday announced $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal and tighter lead limits. The new, tougher limits to be imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are expected to be finalized by 2024 and would require the… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Dec. 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Zip up your coat or you’ll catch a cold! Most people have probably heard some variation of that parental plea while growing up, or even directed such advice to their own children. It’s a sensible request, though when it comes to avoiding illness when temperatures dip,… read on > read on >
By this time, roughly 21 months into the pandemic, everyone should have masks and know how to wear them. Yet, go into a grocery store, a church or a holiday event where masks are required and you’re likely to see people wearing masks that are falling off their nose or have gaps at the sides.… read on > read on >
