Test for Measuring Mercury Levels may be Faulty
A test used to determine mercury exposure in dental amalgam fillings may not be so accurate. The test may actually overestimate mercury levels.
Science and Medicine
Can snail teeth improve battery tech, solar cells?
Can biominerals sourced from snails improve lithium-ion batteries and solar cellconcentration? Can biominerals sourced from snails improve lithium-ion batteries and solar cell concentration?.
- March 22, 2013
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New Drug May Aid in Oral Cancer Treatment
There could be a new method to treat mouth sores normally associated with cancer. Mouse model studies have shown that protein Smad7, when.
- March 14, 2013
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Alcohol Consumption Increases Oral Cancer Risk for Men
Oral cancer risk in men goes up significantly as a result of alcohol consumption, according to a new study. The American Journal of.
- March 1, 2013
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Mouthrinse May be More Effective Than Brushing
Mouth rinsing, in unison with brushing, has a greater chance to reduce plaque and gingivitis than simply just brushing. The information appears in.
- February 26, 2013
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Dentist Says More Research Necessary on Coffee’s Benefits
The study last week classifying the benefits of coffee drinking may need to be reviewed. A dentist from the Loyola Health University System.
- December 17, 2012
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Coffee May Reduce Risk of Mouth, Throat Cancer
There may some health benefits to drinking a lot of coffee. A new study indicates that people who drink four cups of caffeinated.
- December 13, 2012
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Lack of Knowledge May Result in More Mouth Cancer Cases
Not being educated about mouth cancer could lead to a major problem. The number of people impacted by mouth cancer has risen drastically.
- November 27, 2012
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Salivary Gland Gene Therapy Study Yields Positive Results
Gene therapy may be safely used to study human salivary glands, according to a new study. Scientists at the National Institute of Dental.
- November 6, 2012
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Many People May Have Come in Contact with Carcinogen
Betel quid may be a substance necessary to avoid. Chewing betel quid, a psychoactive substance, could expose its 600 million users to substances.
- October 26, 2012
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