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Common Teeth Diseases Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Maintaining a healthy smile goes far beyond just brushing twice a day. Many people silently suffer from teeth diseases that affect their oral health and overall well-being. Whether it’s a minor cavity or an advanced gum condition, these problems can escalate if left untreated. In this guide, we’ll explore common teeth problems, their causes, symptoms,…

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Vaccines, Autism, and the Coronavirus – Part One

Vaccines, Autism, and the Coronavirus - Part One I’m very passionate about this issue, so I need to “check in” with it from time to time. Now seems like a really good time to check in on the topic of vaccines. First, I’ll discuss my (relatedly strong) opinion on autism-related vaccines. What’s the issue with…

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Skin Rules: Expert Secrets for Great Skin

No matter whether you’re fourteen or forty – we all want great skin! And who better to share tips and tricks for getting your natural glow on than an expert? Lucky for us, top New York dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD, the author of Skin Rules, was willing to part with some of her secrets:

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Brain Synapses of Children with Autism

Children with autism have too many “junction boxes” in their brains, a studyhas found. The surplus synapses – places where neurons connect and communicate – are due to a lack of “pruning” that normally occurs early in life. In mice with autistic traits, scientists were able to restore synaptic pruning and reduce symptoms with a drug used to suppress the immune systems of transplant patients. The drug, rapamycin, has side effects that make it unsuitable as …