Most patients have been asked the question, Are you allergic to anything? It is not surprising clinicians then get a wide range of answers, such as bee stings, peanuts, dust mites and all sorts of weird and wonderful potential toxins. I must have asked the question thousands of times as a doctor myself and its…
The bacteria that cause periodontitis may also play a part in the onset of pancreatic cancer, according to new research coming out of Scandinavia. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Hospital, Finland, and the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden have been investigating the role of bacteria causing periodontitis in the development of oral…
By: Maria Cohut Hot tea is a staple beverage in winter time; it can help to keep us warm and soothe sore throats. It can give us that energy boost in the morning or help to relax us in the afternoon. However, a new study suggests that drinking hot tea may have serious negative consequences…
Amelia Freidline Want healthy gums? Eat your blueberries? A natural compound in blueberries could help fight bacteria that leads to periodontal disease, according to a study from Universite Laval in Quebec. A team of four scientists from the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods at l’Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, has shown that wild blueberry…
By Julia Guerra Millennials get a lot of flack because they’re assumed to be the “lazy” generation, or the “entitled” generation, and normally, I’m quick to defend my title as a millennial because I pride myself on being the furthest from lazy and nowhere near entitled. But guys, new research shows many millennials are doing the…
By Alex Therrien Health reporter, BBC News Red wine has previously been linked to a range of supposed health benefits, from helping the heart to lowering the risk of diabetes. Now a new study suggests it contains chemicals that can help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Researchers found compounds from…
Alexey Khaideyev, a resident in the outskirts of the Russian village of Solonetsovy, simply wanted to get out of his house to visit his yard one fine morning. However, he found himself locked inside his own house when a Siberian tiger was pressing the door from the outside. The badly injured Siberian tiger somehow sought…
By: Mary Anderson Your gums are vital to your oral wellbeing. The gums are made of firm, the pink tissue that covers your jawbones. This tissue is thick, stringy, and loaded with veins. In the event that your gums end up noticeably swollen, they may project, or lump out. Swelling in your gums, for the…
I thought this was very interesting. People tend to carry their water wherever they go – do they really drink it? And to their best advantage? Water and Aspirin… A cardiologist determined that heart attacks can be triggered by dehydration. Good Thing To Know. From The Mayo Clinic. How many folks do you know who…
A new study highlights the importance of oral hygiene for people with type 2 diabetes, after finding that those with the condition may have better blood glucose levels if they look after their teeth. Researchers say that people with type 2 diabetes may improve their blood glucose levels by looking after their teeth. It is…