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Government Report Links Excessive Fluoride in Water to Lowered IQs in Kids
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows. Based on an analysis of published research, the...
Why Back to School Should Include a Dental Checkup
SUNDAY, Aug. 18, 2024 – As kids head back to school this fall, there is probably one item many parents haven't thought to put on the to-do list: dental checkups. But they should make sure their...
TikTok Craze 'Extra Hard' Gum Won't Chisel Your Jawline. It Might Even Hurt You
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – “Extra-hard” chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for “facial fitness,” toning and ti...
Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues
TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 – A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests. People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart problems – and the more teeth lost, the higher t...
Surgery Overused for 'Tongue Tie' Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say
MONDAY, July 29, 2024 – Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says. A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also...
Dental Veneers: Everything You Need to Know
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Looking for a brand new smile? Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly cosmetic, typically aren't...
FDA Medwatch Alert: HomeoCare Laboratories Inc. Issues Recall of Stella Life Oral Care Spray Unflavored and Advanced Formula Peppermint Oral Care Rinse Due to Microbial Contamination
Yonkers, NY, 06/05/2024 – HomeoCare Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of homeopathic products, is voluntarily recalling two batches of Homeopathic StellaLife Oral Care Products listed in the table b...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Church & Dwight Initiates Voluntary Recall of One Specific Lot of TheraBreath Kids Strawberry Splash 16oz Sold Exclusively on Amazon Between May 31 and September 02, 2023, Due to an Isolated Manufacturing Issue
September 8, 2023 – EWING, N.J – Church & Dwight Co., Inc. today initiated a voluntary recall of one specific lot of TheraBreath Kids Strawberry Splash 16oz after the Company identified a microbial co...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Oral Over-the-Counter Benzocaine Products: Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Serious and Potentially Fatal Blood Disorder
ISSUE: The FDA is warning that over-the-counter (OTC) oral drug products containing benzocaine should not be used to treat infants and children younger than 2 years. We are also warning that...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Certain Homeopathic Teething Products: FDA Warning- Confirmed Elevated Levels of Belladonna
ISSUE: FDA announced that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Products Containing Belladonna Extract by Raritan Pharmaceuticals: Recall - Possible Belladonna Alkaloids
[Posted 11/25/2016] ISSUE: Raritan Pharmaceuticals, a contract manufacturer for Homeolab USA, is voluntarily recalling homeopathic products containing belladonna extract (see products below) due to...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels: FDA Warning - Risk to Infants and Children
ISSUE: The FDA is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA is analyzing adverse events reported to the agency regarding...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Lidocaine Viscous: Drug Safety Communication - Boxed Warning Required - Should Not Be Used to Treat Teething Pain
ISSUE: FDA notified health professionals, their provider organizations and caregivers for infants, that prescription oral viscous lidocaine 2% solution should not be used to treat infants and...
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