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Mouthguard: The Protector of Your Tiny Warriors

For those looking to invest in a mouthguard, their first question is, “what type is the best?” This is a legitimate question because the type of mouthguard you chose to wear could impact the level of protection you will receive when involved in an accident related to contact sports play. When choosing a mouthguard, consider how each of the following mouthguard types would benefit your situation before making your final decision.
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Posted: December 27th, 2010 | Permalink

Bad Breath: What Causes This Unwanted Visitor?

Halitosis (bad breath) is an embarrassing condition that can affect anyone at anytime, and is caused by several factors. The most common causes of bad breath are preventable and easily treated, however certain medical conditions may also cause bad breath.
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Posted: December 22nd, 2010 | Permalink

HPV Related Oral Cancer: Key Breakthrough

It’s no secret that the well known causes of human papillomavirus (HPV) are genital warts, and in some cases, certain cancers. However, HPV may also be responsible for causing oral cancer as well. According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, 36,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States. Every year in the UK, oral cancer kills more people than cervical and testicular cancer combined. Oral cancer, feasibly one of the fastest growing cancers, kills approximately one person every five hours.
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Posted: December 16th, 2010 | Permalink

FDA Recall: Propoxyphene Taken Off the Market

Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc., makers of Darvon and Darvocet, decided to voluntarily pull the drug off the market at the request of the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA also highly encouraged other generic makers of the drug propoxyphene to voluntarily stop production as well. The drug is used commonly to treat mild to moderate pain, and was approved by the FDA in 1957, and sold under various names and brands.
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Posted: December 9th, 2010 | Permalink