The study, published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, is the first to document aggression toward dentists in the … Most dentists have experienced aggression from patientsRead more
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A drop in temperature
In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F as the standard “normal” body temperature, it has been used by parents and … A drop in temperatureRead more
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Every third person in world is obese
According to a study published in the World Health Organization (WHO) bulletin, over a third of the world’s population is obese. The report also says … Every third person in world is obeseRead more
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Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a … Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eyeRead more
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Higher number of masticatory cycles before swallowing may provide beneficial effects
To determine the influence of masticatory efficiency on postprandial satiety and glycaemic response, twenty-one healthy males were recruited for this randomised cross-over trial. Compared with … Higher number of masticatory cycles before swallowing may provide beneficial effectsRead more
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Increased anxiety associated with sitting down
Anxiety is a mental health illness that affects more than 27 million people worldwide. It is a debilitating illness that can result in people worrying … Increased anxiety associated with sitting downRead more
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The hardest part is when we lose a child
The doctors and nurses at the malnutrition ward in Abs Hospital are used to scrambling — there is rarely enough time in the day to … The hardest part is when we lose a childRead more
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History of Medical Apartheid Sows Mistrust
The most notorious abuse of African Americans at the hands of the medical establishment was the Tuskegee syphilis experiment. In 1932, the U.S. Public Health … History of Medical Apartheid Sows MistrustRead more
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Why Cuban doctors deserve the Nobel Peace Prize
Five years ago, I read the story of Félix Báez, a Cuban doctor who had worked in West Africa to stop the spread of Ebola. … Why Cuban doctors deserve the Nobel Peace PrizeRead more
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Using a public restroom? Mask up
The researchers’ work clearly shows public restrooms can be dangerous places for potentially becoming infected from a virus, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other work … Using a public restroom? Mask upRead more