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One of the most common concerns patients bring to the dental chair is receding gums. Often, the immediate assumption is: “I must have gum disease.” While this can be true, gum recession isn’t always a […]

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere—from plastics to cosmetics—silently affecting our reproductive health. Researchers are shedding light on the risks and developing better tests to protect future generations.This post was originally published on this site

Urban rats spread a deadly bacteria as they migrate within cities that can be the source of a potentially life-threatening disease in humans, according to a six-year study by Tufts University researchers and their collaborators […]

A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century.This post was […]

Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet before the 1990s they were largely excluded from health and medical research studies.This post was originally published on this site

The potential role of vitamin D in preventing and treating colorectal cancer (CRC) has attracted growing research interest—especially as CRC rates are rising, particularly among younger adults. This isn’t a new area of study. Low […]

For Americans planning cruise ship vacations this spring or summer, there could be reason to worry about more than rough seas, experts say.This post was originally published on this site

Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy aging, new research has found.This post was originally published on this site

Men are much more likely than women to die early from the world’s 20 leading health problems, a new global study shows.This post was originally published on this site