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Diabetes Can Sometimes Lead to Gum Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 – People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns. Diabetics who suffer from other...
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...
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...