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FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated...
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Tooth disorders accounted for an annual average of 1,944,000 emergency department visits during 2020 to 2022, according to a June data brief published by...
MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Removing fluoride from the U.S. water supply could result in more than 25 million more decayed teeth in children and teenagers within five years, a new study...
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women who don't brush and floss frequently are more likely to suffer from migraines and fibromyalgia, a new study says. Women with the worst oral health have...
SUNDAY, March 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two years, a new national poll...
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke...
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs acetaminophen and ibuprofen are better at managing dental pain than opioids. People who had their wisdom teeth removed got...
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An existing drug might be able to treat an autoimmune disorder that causes dry eye, dry mouth, fatigue and muscle or joint pain. Baricitinib (Olumiant), a...
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