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Drinking Three or More Cups of Tea a Day Reduces Heart Attack Risk

... protects from dental plague which is a reason for tooth decay. Drinking tea also helps in bone strengthening. However, whether the drink protects from cancer is not very clear....

Scientists Develop Toothpaste That Rebuilds Tooth Enamel

...elp in treating sensitive teeth by rebuilding the tooth enamel. People with sensitive teeth experience p...This problem often occurs when gums recede and the tooth roots are exposed. They are not covered by hard enamel, the protective outer layer of the tooth. A...

Men With Chronic Gum Disease at Higher Risk of Tongue Cancer

...outh by calculating the amount of bone loss in the tooth cavities (alveoli), an established measure of the diseases history and progression. "The mean [average] alveolar bone loss was significantly higher in cancer cases compared with controls (4.21 vs. 2.74 millimetres)," the authors wrote. "After adj...

I was an Ugly Duckling as a Child: Mendes

...o had received treatment such as braces had better tooth alignment and were happier with their teeth, but this did not have an impact on their self-esteem or emotional health compared with those who hadn't received any treatment....

Study Offers Clues to 'Broken Heart Syndrome'

..., ranging from armed robbery to a heated argument, tooth extraction, or preparation for a colonoscopy. "We don't know why some women develop this syndrome after what appears to be minimal stress, while other women experience severely stressful events but don't develop Takotsubo cardiomyopathy," Dr. Regna...

Women's Separatist Group Opposes Sex Education in Kashmir

...siya Andrabi, the DeM chief said, "We shall oppose tooth and nail the nefarious Indian designs to perpetuate obscenity and vulgarity in the society through the introduction of sex education in schools." Andrabi, branded as a hardliner, said sex was a natural instinct and if nobody ever taught a child how...

Experts Call for Warning Lables on Fruit Juice to Save Kids' Teeth

...ater in life. Dr Sawyer described the extent of tooth decay in young children as "disturbing". She said she believed much of it was a result of babies and toddlers sipping on juices or cordial throughout the day. Dr Sawyer said parents should limit juices, milk and cordial drinks to meal times. Wa...

More Than a Toothache

... boy aged 12 years. The young teen suffered a tooth decay with fatal consequences. Being too poor, Dea... lawyer. He died as the bacteria from his infected tooth spread to his brain. In 2000, the surgeon general of US reported that tooth decay was the most chr...

Too Much of Acidic Foods can Cause Permanent Damage to Teeth

...ing and permanent damage to teeth. Its known as tooth erosion, the break down of tooth structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth that leads to decay. Early diagnosis and preve...

Rickets Prevention Message is Not Getting Through, Warn Doctors

... D. Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets, poor tooth formation, convulsions, and stunted growth. It has also been linked to an increased risk of health problems in later life. The authors argue that the NHS Direct website is ambiguous about the need for vitamin supplements. The Scientific Advisory ...

'Sweet Herb' may Be Green Gold for Paraguay

...e battle against diabetes, high blood pressure and tooth decay. But it is finding it hard to shake off fears over carcinogens which have dogged its sister, chemically manufactured sweetners, saccharine and aspartame. In 10 years, plantations of stevia, which is native to northwest Paraguay, have grown ...

Orthodontic Treatment is Better During Adolescence

... may be due to many different combinations of jaw, tooth and lip positions. Without treatment the teeth can become damaged over time, but it appears that there is no harm done in waiting for early adolescence before starting treatment, say lead authors Dr Jayne Harrison, a consultant orthodontist who works...

Lost And Found -Tooth In A Sportsman's Head

... for the past 15 weeks he had lived with a rival's tooth dangerously embedded in his forehead . Czislowsk...ys for Wynnum Manly in the Queensland Cup, had the tooth removed last week by a doctor who made the startling discovery. The tooth belongs to 22-year-old Twe...

Additives in Baby Products Raise Fresh Concerns in New Zealand

...s in the wake of the last months recall of Chinese tooth paste containing a chemical used in anti-freeze. These incidents have exposed the laxity of the safety regime officials. Ultimately the consumers themselves have to take precautions like reading the labels to protect themselves. Some parents had ...

An Electronic Shirt That Monitors Your Hearts Health

...s to access heart monitoring through a simple blue tooth or zigbee network, eliminating the need for expensive heart monitoring equipment to be placed in each garment. He said smart garments in the future may be used for a range of other monitoring services such as at home outpatient care and for people ...

An Offbeat Suit With Electronic Monitor

...s to access heart monitoring through a simple blue tooth or zigbee network, eliminating the need for expensive heart monitoring equipment to be placed in each garment. Smart garments in the future may be used for a range of other monitoring services such as at home outpatient care and for people with dem...

American Bests Japanese Hot Dog Eating Champion, Sets Record

...ent after arthritis of the jaw and a pulled wisdom tooth left him in pain. He rallied to try to defend his title, but came up short, shoveling in a still-remarkable 63 dogs with their buns in the stipulated 12 minutes. In the final stretch, Kobayashi managed to pull abreast of Chestnut when a sudden ur...

Japan's Kobayashi Might Drop Out of Hot Dog Eating Championship

Discomfort from a pulled wisdom tooth might force Japan's Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi to drop out of Wednesday's Hot Dog Eating contest that he has won six years in a row. "I don't know yet," the 29-year-old told AFP through an interpreter when asked if he would face his 16 rivals, inc...

A Glass of Wine can Keep Tooth Decay and a Sore Throat at Bay

...glass of wine, both red and white can help put off tooth decay, gum disease and heal sore throats . According to Italian scientists, who used bottles of supermarket Valpolicella and Pinot Nero wine, the drink has ingredients that can kill bacteria. "However, the drink's antibacterial qualities, althoug...

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