Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride: Clinical trial
In the search for alternatives, a team of international scientists and Polish clinicians have identified a hydroxyapatite toothpaste that works just as well as fluoride toothpaste to protect against cavities.
Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer
As a cancer patient, it's essential to take extra care during the hot summer months since cancer treatments can make your body more sensitive to the sun and heat.
Bacteria in the mouth may be a cause of Crohn's disease
Many studies show that people with Crohn's disease have a less diverse community of gut bacteria. They also have higher levels of certain types of bacteria that can trigger gut inflammation.
New link between fatal muscle wasting disease gene and cancer discovered
Mutations of the gene encoding dystrophins have long been known to cause the debilitating muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which affects one in every 5,000 children born, mostly boys. People with the condition will usually only live into their 20s or 30s.
Dental service use falls and oral health worsens after people become eligible for Medicare, finds study
A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has examined changes in dental care and oral health after older adults become eligible for Medicare, the traditional version of which covers medical services, but not dental care.
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