Dental Health :: Flossing a Quick Fix for Gum Disease, Bad Breath
Just two weeks of flossing, added to regular tooth brushing, can significantly reduce bleeding gums and bad breath, a U.S. study finds.
Just two weeks of flossing, added to regular tooth brushing, can significantly reduce bleeding gums and bad breath, a U.S. study finds.
The Merck and Co. drug Fosamax does a better job at preventing bone deterioration than Vitamin D for people using steroids to treat arthritis, suggests a study released Wednesday.
About a third of patients who took the anti-acne drug Accutane developed elevated cholesterol levels, and over 40 percent showed raised levels of blood fats called triglycerides, a new report warns.
A home-based exercise program seems to improve strength and function of people with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy, according to a new study.
High-calorie, low-fiber diets can promote hormonal imbalances that lead children to overeat, one researcher warns.
Holding an ice pack on a sprained ankle for no more than 10 minutes at a time is more effective for easing pain than icing for a longer stretch of time, researchers report.
Many pregnant women with depression are not receiving adequate treatment, if any, for their mental health condition, new study findings show.
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If your child just had a tonsillectomy, it may take a few days for her to feel normal and want to eat regularly again. Here are a few tips from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on what you should expect before and after the surgery:
An Internet-based weight loss program that provides users with automated and tailored behavioral counseling may be as effective in the short-term as an Internet program that incorporates human e-mail counseling, new study findings suggest.