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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Shots - Health News
Energy Drinks Can Take Teeth On An Irreversible Acid Trip
May 3, 2012 Dental researchers found that regular consumption of sports and energy drinks can contribute to tooth decay by because the acid in the beverages can erode the protective enamel.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Shots - Health News
Flossing Is Good For The Gums, But Doesn't Help The Heart
April 19, 2012 Medical experts have long thought that gum disease can cause heart disease. But now they say no; it's other health issues like smoking and lack of exercise that are causing both. But this doesn't mean you can stop flossing.
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Salt
Farm-Fresh Food May Have Shaped The Modern Mouth
November 21, 2011 Easy-to-chew foods like rice and corn may have influenced the evolution of the human jawbone. New research says it may also help account for the fact that children in the United States often need to have braces because their mouths can't accommodate their teeth.