Tag Archives: Pain

The Oral-Systemic Connection, & Other News of Note

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Can Poor Dental Health Lead to Pneumonia? (Dental Education Blog) Yale University says so. The oral systemic health study, presented this past October at the Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting in Boston, was headed by Dr. Samit Joshi … Continue reading →

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How Toxins Linger in the Environment, & Other News of Note

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Environmental Pollutants Lurk Long After They “Disappear” (ScienceDaily) The health implications of polluting the environment weigh increasingly on our public consciousness, and pharmaceutical wastes continue to be a main culprit. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher says that current testing … Continue reading →

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Preventing Alzheimer’s with Lifestyle Changes, & Other News of Note

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Study Suggests Lifestyle Linked to Some Alzheimer’s (San Jose Mercury News) A provocative new analysis identifies the biggest risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease – and concludes that more than half of all cases are potentially preventable through simple lifestyle changes, … Continue reading →

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The Good Role of “Bad” Cholesterol, & Other News of Note

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

“Bad” Cholesterol Not as Bad as People Think, Study Shows (ScienceDaily) The so-called “bad cholesterol” – low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL – may not be so bad after all, shows a Texas A&M University study that casts new light on … Continue reading →

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Tamiflu Effectiveness Overstated, & Other News of Note

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Tamiflu Effectiveness Overstated (CBC News) A University of British Columbia professor who specializes in researching publicly approved medicines is casting doubt on the effectiveness of the anti-pandemic drug Tamiflu. Dr. Barbara Mintzes says she’s looked at the manufacturer’s own clinical … Continue reading →

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Lowering Oral Cancer Risk through Diet, & Other News of Note

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Eat Your Greens to Reduce the Risk of Oral Cancer (Medical News Today) Eating green leafy vegetables “significantly lowers the risk” of oral cancer among women who smoke, a recent study has revealed. The research showed for every one serving … Continue reading →

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Eminently Quotable: Edward T. Creagan, MD

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Anyone who has struggled with illness or any type of health setback knows one searing truth: If you’re in pain, if you’re unsettled in spirit and if your health fails, everything else drops away. And so does your chance to … Continue reading →

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Dental Care Lowers Women’s Heart Disease Risk & Other News of Note

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Dental Care Reduces Risk of Heart Disease in Women (Medical News Today) A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley, researcher could give women a little extra motivation to visit their dentist more regularly. The study suggests that … Continue reading →

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Late Night Nosh Can Damage Your Teeth & Other News of Note

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Midnight Snacking Damages the Teeth, Experts Warn (BBC) Eating food in the middle of the night can seriously damage your teeth, Danish experts have warned. Researchers examined medical records of 2,217 Danes and found midnight snacking ups the risk of … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture for TMD & Chronic Pain

Posted on February 15, 2010 by

When you’re suffering from TMJ pain or a full-blown TM Joint Disorder (TMD), with its tangle of head, face, jaw, neck and shoulder pain, getting rid of that pain is always the first priority. Ideally, this is accompanied by treatment … Continue reading →

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