What Is Orofacial Dyskinesia, And How Can Repetitive Movements Of The Mouth And Face Be Managed?
Sudden, erratic, and jerky movements of the face can cause physical, emotional, and social embarrassment. Learn more about Orofacial dyskinesia and how it can be managed effectively.
High Blood Pressure, Diuretics, And Frequent Urination: Will You Need To Pee All The Time?
"Water pills" are known for one thing. They make you need to pee more often. How much can you really expect your life to be impacted by increased urination if you start taking diuretics for hypertension, though?
People Do Really Dumb Stuff During The Holidays: How Can You Stay Out Of The ER This X-Mas And New Year?
"A trip to the ER" is definitely not going to be on anyone's X-mas wish list — but plenty end up getting so carried away by the holiday spirit that they end up with this unwanted gift. Don't be one of them.
World Lung Cancer Awareness Month: New Treatments Are On The Horizon
Lung cancer is the most common cancer affecting men and it happens to have a high mortality rate. Scientists are continually trying out new modalities of treatment to improve its prognosis. Let us see some new forms of treatment that are being tried out.
A Lifelong Fear Of The Dentist Starts In Childhood. Here’s What Parents Should Do Differently.
Fear of the dentist is so commonplace that it has become a part of popular culture. Dentistry has progressed to the point where these fears are irrational. These fears often take root in childhood. Here's what parents can do to prevent it from happening.
Chronically Ill? How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 (And From Judgmental Busybodies) If You Cannot Wear A Face Mask?
Wearing masks is fast becoming a prerequisite for moving out in public. What if you cannot wear a mask, though? Learn more about conditions that prevent people from wearing masks as well as other ways they can protect themselves.
How Soon Can I Get A Dental Implant After Tooth Removal? Is It Ever Too Late?
Your dentist will try their best to save your natural teeth, but that's not always possible. How soon can you get dental implants after tooth removal? Is it better to wait, or to get an implant immediately? Can you get implants years later? Read on.
Cold Hands And Feet: The Sign Of Iron Deficiency?
Everyone gets cold hands and feet sometimes, especially during winter. The difference is that those suffering from Raynaud's disease lose blood circulation in their outer extremities at the slightest change in temperature.
Smoking Can Doom Your Dental Implants. Here's How (And Why You Should Quit Cigarettes Immediately).
Cigarette smoking has been around long enough for doctors to study all its possible harmful effects. Among the lesser-known complications of smoking is the fact that smoking affects every aspect of dental implant treatment. Can you smoke and get implants?
Warning, Parents: Sports Can Ruin Your Child’s Dental Health. Here's What You Need To Know To Save Your Kids' Teeth.
Recent research has shown that playing sports can have a shocking impact on a child's teeth. What do you need to know and be careful about as a parent? Read on to find out.