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New Cannabis-Like Drug Could Help with Sleep Apnea
The first multi-site study conducted at Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois Chicago for a medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea was recently found to be safe and effective. …
Dr. Norman’s Path to Dentistry
Dr. Norman knew early on that she wanted to be a dentist. In fact, she remembers knowing as early as the fourth grade that dentistry was her calling. As soon …
Yoga Spreads Relaxation All the Way Down to DNA
Americans are busier than ever. Today’s modern professionals are all juggling more than ever before. Pressures run high to be the best, the brightest, the most qualified for the job …
New Study Shows Frailty Linked to Oral Health Problems in Older Men
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Societyhas discovered a link between oral health problems and the risk of developing frailty in older age. The study …
At-Home Wrist Monitor Could Replace Lab-Based Sleep Studies
Sleep studies in a lab have always been one of the most frustrating parts of diagnosing a sleep disorder for most patients. The environment is unfamiliar and it can be …
Could a Focus on Dental Health Help with Childhood Obesity?
Concern surrounding the weight of America’s children is nothing new. However, a thesis by a graduate student in Sweden could provide a new insight into how to overcome the ever-rising …
Sedation Dentistry Eases Fears for All Ages
Research shows that approximately 15 percent of Americans avoid the dentist because of dental anxiety or phobia, and some experts believe the number is actually much higher. For those who …
The Surprising Importance of Saliva
Spit is not something we think about often, if at all. Yet our mouths and even entire bodies rely on it to stay healthy. The production and function of saliva …
A Relaxing Trip to the Dentist
If the idea of a relaxing trip to the dentist seems absurd, you’ll be happy to know that over the last few years there has been a major focus on …
Dental X-Rays Help Identify Vitamin D Deficiencies
Research published in the International Journal of Paleopathology from McMaster University has shown that dental X-rays can now be used to help spot vitamin D deficiencies by showing the state …