10 Best Teeth Whitening Pens of 2021
Dreaming of a pearly white smile? You’re not alone. Cosmetic tooth whitening has become a $3.2 billion global industry. Research from 2012 with 150 participants found that those with whiter smiles were rated as more attractive. While you can visit a dentist for professional teeth whitening, a typical treatment doesn’t come cheap: It costs around
Gingival Sulcus: Definition, Depth, Treatment, More
The gingival sulcus (or gingival crevice) is that little ridge in your mouth where your teeth meet your gums. Keeping it clean is crucial for gum and tooth health. Good oral hygiene is important — and the more you know about your mouth, the better you can take care of it throughout your life. That
Candace Owens denied medical treatment as Colorado lab cancels COVID test appointment
Conservative author and commentator Candace Owens was denied medical care in the form of a coronavirus test by a Colorado laboratory because of her political beliefs, Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson reported Thursday. Owens was sent a letter by Aspen Laboratories‘ co-founder Suzanna Lee informing her that her “booking” was being cancelled and that she
COVID-19’s classification in Japan is limiting treatment. Now doctors want it changed.
With a rise in COVID-19 cases this summer having led to the deaths of patients who were isolating at home without medical support due to a lack of hospital capacity, some doctors have begun to call more aggressively for a downgrading of the disease’s classification — to one on par with influenza — to enable
Statins could be effective treatment
Share on PinterestA new study concludes that some statins might help treat ulcerative colitis. Iryna Imago/Getty Images Researchers recently examined several Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs to see whether any might effectively treat ulcerative colitis (UC). Their results suggest that cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce the need for anti-inflammatory drugs and surgical procedures to treat
Panel of SC lawmakers hear from medical professionals on COVID-19 treatment options
COLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) — A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee listened to five hours of testimony from medical professionals discussing COVID-19 treatment options. The subcommittee held a similar meeting last week. They heard from patients or family of patients concerned about doctors not prescribing or giving medications that aren’t FDA approved or authorized for use as
Llama antibodies have ‘significant potential’ as potent COVID-19 treatment
Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH A unique type of tiny antibody produced by llamas could provide a new frontline treatment against COVID-19