Insect Strategies for Winter Antifr... Nov 3, 2008
Insects that do freeze have large body cavities. As water freezes in the body cavity, more is extracted from the cells. (Suite101.com)
Refreshing cleanse Nov 2, 2008
According to this grandfather of two, the practice of nasal irrigation is common among yoga practitioners who employ this method of cleansing the sinus cavities before meditation. For Dhilip, a health buff who claimed to have abstained from roti canai and fried noodles for the past 30 years, the neti pot was introduced to him when he attended a breathing class in India in the 80s. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Halloween: A scary time for tiny teeth Nov 1, 2008
Brushing your teeth afterward helps fight cavities ... It makes sense, given that cavities form when bacteria in plaque ferments the sugars in candies and creates acid that attacks the tooth's surface, says Dr. Clarice Law, assistant professor of dentistry at the University of California-Los Angeles School of Dentistry ... Repeated "attacks" lead to cavities, so eating a bunch of candy -- for example, with a meal -- and then brushing your teeth is better than spreading that candy out over time. (CNN)
Halloween Candy: It's Not How Much Kids Eat, It's When Nov 1, 2008
"It's not how much we eat but how often we eat these kinds of things that will place us at increased risk of dental decay and cavities." ... Cavities are most likely to develop when your mouth is exposed to the acid created by bacteria during eating, Helpin said ... "I don't think Halloween week is going to be the make-or-break factor in whether someone will get a number of new cavities," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
EDC Researcher Gets $1.6 Million Grant Oct 30, 2008
Koo's research team has found that specific compounds in cranberry and red wine grapes may reduce the ability of bacteria to form plaque and cause cavities. ll/bl. (R News)
Secret allergy triggers -- revealed! Oct 30, 2008
You can't be allergic to essential oils -- which make candles smell like autumn leaves or dune grass -- but their odors can inflame your nasal cavities, according to James Wedner, M.D., chief of allergy and immunology at the Washington University School of Medicine. "People with nasal allergies have a natural increased sensitivity, so they're likely to get a runny nose or watery eyes around candles," he says. (CNN -- Health)
Snack Ideas for Dieters with Oral F... Oct 28, 2008
Try the gum with Xylitol to fight cavities at the same time. mints Like chewing gum, these breath-fresheners give the mouth an activity without calories. (Suite101.com)
Let kids enjoy Halloween — without the guilt Oct 28, 2008
Candy causes cavities ... OK, so it might not be very exciting to kids, but sugar-free gum helps carbohydrates from sticking to the teeth and the xylitol (sugar-free sweetener in the gum) helps to prevent cavities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Dentists use Halloween candy to talk oral health Oct 27, 2008
For dentists, Halloween can be scary: All that sugary-sweet candy brings the possibility of deep, dark cavities. But some dentists are using Halloween to encourage good oral health. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Spider, Pagan Symbol: Weaver of Fat... Oct 26, 2008
These nocturnal spiders hide in a cavities or cracks. They capture their prey, small mammals and birds, by quickly pouncing on them. (Suite101.com)
Terlingua is Disneyland for adults Oct 24, 2008
Fowler s Four-Alarm Chili is reputed to open 18 sinus cavities unknown to the medical profession, said one aficionado. The first Terlingua cookoff, held in 1967, was a fun promotion for Frank X. Tolbert s book, A Bowl of Red, and for land sales in that area for David Witts and Carroll Shelby. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Eating Quickly And Until Full Triples Risk Of Being Overweight Oct 23, 2008
3, 2008) Contrary to conventional wisdom, overweight children have fewer cavities and healthier teeth compared to their normal weight peers. The study found no differences in rates of caries (tooth decay). (Science Daily)
President Bush Attends White House Summit on International Development Oct 22, 2008
Dentists and hygienists filled cavities and cared for infections and treated young children. These men and women are showing that the nations of Latin America have a strong partner in the United States of America. (White House News Releases)
No tricks with these treats Oct 21, 2008
Xyli-Tots Lollies are citrus-flavored lollipops that actually kill the primary bacteria causing cavities, according to Bob Bowers Chief Operating Officer for the company ... Research at UCLA on Chinese herbs determined an extract of licorice root targets and reduces the main bacteria responsible for cavities. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Dentists Back Sealants, Despite Concerns Oct 21, 2008
Cavities or chemicals ... Meanwhile, sealants have been shown to offer years of protection against cavities ... Just this month, a review of 16 studies by the Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit group that evaluates medical research, showed sealants offered significant protection from cavities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Aromatherapy and Botany Oct 19, 2008
Oil Reservoirs the formation of secondary cavities from the disintegration of lysigenous secretory cell reservoirs of the Rutaceae plant family such as Lemon (Citrus limon)and (Citrus bergamia). Glandular Hairs, Scales and Cells single or multi cell convexities, on the surface of the plant's skin layer; found in the Lamiaceae plant family such as Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). (Suite101.com)
Canada to put BPA on toxic substances list Oct 18, 2008
dental sealant to prevent cavities. electronic equipment and CDs. (CTV.ca)
Never Fear: It May Be OK To Let Your Kids Gorge On Candy This Halloween Oct 18, 2008
The frequency of eating candy, and other refined carbohydrates, and their stickiness, are big factors in creating the risk of caries (cavities), he said. Eating carbohydrates can change the pH balance of the mouth, making it more acidic, which can increase the risk of cavities ... Chips and pretzels are also carbohydrates and they also will create an acid environment that can create cavities, he says. (Science Daily)
Poison the world, poison ourselves Oct 18, 2008
On Feb. 10, 1959, Time magazine reported that the Richfield Oil Corp. planned to explode a series of two-kiloton nuclear weapons below the Alberta tar sands, creating cavities that would fill with liquefied tar. They claimed that 300 billion barrels of crude oil would be created, and the experts assured everyone that there would be no hazard from radioactivity. (Globe and Mail)
Crested Duck-Billed Dinosaurs Used "Caller ID"? Oct 18, 2008
In the new study, scientists from three U.S. and Canadian universities used medical CT scans to create digital reconstructions from fossils of the and crest cavities of four different lambeosaur species. Continued on. (National Geographic)
Duck-billed dinos had built-in sound systems Oct 17, 2008
Dino-sound system Witmer, Ryan Ridgely, also of Ohio Universitys College of Osteopathic Medicine, and their colleagues used computed tomography scans to peek inside the head crests and reconstruct the brains and nasal cavities of individuals from four genuses of the lambeosaur subfamily, including Parasaurolophus, Corythosaurus, Lambeosaurus and Hypacrosaurus. "The shape of the brain can tell us a lot about what senses were important in a dinosaur's everyday life, and give insight into the... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Brain Structure Provides Key To Unraveling Function Of Bizarre Dinosaur Crests Oct 17, 2008
Scientists at the University of Toronto, Ohio University and Montana State University now have used CT-scanning to look inside these mysterious crests and reconstruct the brains and nasal cavities of four different lambeosaur species. At the annual meeting of the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology in Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. 16, the team will present new study findings that suggest the crests were used for communication. (Science Daily)
Neb. Cities Face Fluoridation Vote Oct 17, 2008
It also makes sure that children, especially those from low-income families, don't have a mouth full of cavities. "To treat this is very expensive," Meeske said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Why women are more prone to cavities Oct 16, 2008
Women suffered more cavities than men as they became adults. However, both sexes saw a dramatic boost in cavities as societies became agricultural ... Women crave during the third trimester of pregnancy, meaning that they risk more cavities. (MSNBC -- Health)
Why Do Women Get More Cavities Than Men? Oct 16, 2008
Why Do Women Get More Cavities Than Men ... Why Do Women Get More Cavities Than Men ... The conclusion follows a comprehensive review of records of the frequencies of dental cavities in both prehistoric and living human populations from research done around the world. (Science Daily)
Weekly Workout Oct 16, 2008
You already know what happens if you don't brush your teeth cavities, gum disease, painful dental experiences, etc. But what are the consequences of not exercising. (iAfrica.com)
Dental mission Oct 15, 2008
Cavities and gum disease will be the most typical problems. More severe cases like cleft palate and infected roots need to be handled by a specialist. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Now, a non-surgical cure for sinusitis Oct 15, 2008
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses (cavities around the nasal passage). The condition becomes worse when mucus starts collecting in the cavity, blocking the airway. (Times of India)
Aging Gracefully Inside and Out Oct 14, 2008
"The good news is that it's preventable," says Dr. Jamie Sands, D.D.S. "I recommend using Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, which helps stop gingivitis before it starts and protects all these areas dentists check most -- plaque, cavities, tartar, sensitivity and stains and a power toothbrush, such as Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean, which reduces up to two times more plaque than a manual brush.". Work It: No one is too old to reap the benefits of exercise. (Pekin Times, IL)
Flaky baked goods hit the spot for fall Oct 14, 2008
Spoon evenly into prepared cavities (about 1/2 cup batter in each). Gently tap pan on counter to release air bubbles. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dentist trades candy for cash Oct 10, 2008
For more than 15 years, Lexington dentist Dr. Thomas Puschak has been collecting candy from local children and fighting cavities ... The aim is just fighting cavities. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Food frenzy: Bears gorge as winter approaches Oct 10, 2008
Black bears typically den at much lower elevations and often use ready-made dens within tree cavities, burrows, and rock-crevices with openings that are just large enough for a bear to squeeze through. Last fall a black bear near the Kootenai River created fine den under an old log jam along a stream. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Bars of trouble: Cell phones in jail Oct 10, 2008
Some are brought in by visitors, who have been known to hide them in body cavities. But the majority are supplied by guards, often in exchange for bribes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tips to Reduce Sinusitis Oct 10, 2008
Steam the sinus cavities. Drape a towel over your head as you breathe in the steam from a bowl of hot water. (Newsmax)
Bioengineers Fill Holes In Science Of Cellular Self-organization Oct 8, 2008
And bacteria are known to actively migrate toward surfaces and small cavities, where they form high-density colonies. At low densities, he said, bacteria and other cells communicate remotely by sending chemical signals chemotaxis but, as they aggregate and form dense communities, direct biomechanical contacts play a bigger and bigger role in how they organize themselves. (Science Daily)
Preventing Mosquitoes Around the Home Oct 7, 2008
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The Amazonian tribe that hid from the rest of the world -- until now Oct 7, 2008
They are not poor and they have none of our deseases, not even cavities. They also don't need money for their living for the rainforest is warm and has plenty of food. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
More than just lip service Oct 7, 2008
Seeing fewer cavities ... I m seeing a lot of kids that have no cavities, he said ... If a child doesn t get in for routine maintenance, education, learning how to take care of themselves, they ll eventually develop gum disease as well as cavities, White said, and they ll lose all their teeth. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
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Look Ma, No Cavities. and ''It Takes a Strong Man to Make A Tender Chicken. (Goleopards.com)
35 Surgeries Later, Man Beats Cancer Oct 4, 2008
In actuality, there was a cancerous tumor blocking his nasal cavities. He was ultimately diagnosed with endocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the cell linings. (Fox News)
Healthy right up to the day you're not Oct 3, 2008
You may have acne or a mouth full of cavities. Your toenails may be crumbling with fungus. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Dentist and staff donate care Oct 3, 2008
Dentists will perform services such as tooth cleaning, extractions, filling cavities and making partial dentures. We are not there to cure patients, just to help fix their problems, Budlong said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Atmore Utilities Board water superintendent John Roley and operator Reddick English show off the Fluoridation Quality Award. Oct 3, 2008
nyscof wrote on Oct 1, 2008 5:01 AM:" Professionals Urge End to Fluoridation, citing adverse health effectsOver 1,800 professionals signed a statement urging Congress to stop water fluoridation until Congressional hearings are conducted. They cite new scientific evidence that fluoridation, long promoted to fight tooth decay, is ineffective and has serious health risks. See statement: http://www.fluorideaction.org/statement.august.2007.htmlFluoridation is the addition of fluoride chemicals... (Atmore Advance, AL)
The Dietician Magician: Stevia, a surprising sugar solution? Sep 25, 2008
They are calorie dense, can increase blood sugar levels, waist circumferences and dental caries or cavities. The availability of artificial sweeteners has been of enormous benefit to people with diabetes, yet there remains a cloud of doubt about their safety. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
9/11 rebuild goes on, despite grisly finds Sep 25, 2008
Deputy Mayor Ed Skyler, who is overseeing the recovery effort, said yesterday search officials had identified additional manholes and utility cavities to examine ... When the service road was built, some below-ground cavities that had been used for utility and infrastructure purposes were paved over without being searched for remains. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
Get on the bus, keys to early dental health Sep 24, 2008
Many parents think that fruit juice is a "healthy food" but juice is very high in sugars and can lead to childhood obesity, diabetes, and cause cavities ... It is important to have your child's teeth varnished with a temporary protective coating that is painted on the teeth to prevent cavities. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Oh Baby! You need to see a dentistState campaign wants dental exams for infants before they reach age 1 Sep 23, 2008
"Baby bottle" tooth decay and early childhood cavities are common in toddlers and in some cases require tooth extractions or dental restoration, according to the ADA.. "Typically, baby bottle tooth decay and cavities are caused when the baby is on the bottle or nursing at night," Jennings said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Men face up to 99 years if convicted of running drugs Sep 22, 2008
JUNEAU -- Two men accused of running a drug-smuggling operation that used women who sometimes hid cocaine in body cavities are on trial in Juneau Superior Court. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mobile phone use 'raises children's risk of brain cancer fivefold' Sep 22, 2008
Mobile phone use 'raises children's risk of brain cancer fivefold' - Science, News - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (Independent)
Making Guadalupe healthier Sep 20, 2008
At the other end of the faire, Guadalupe-based dental hygienist Netfali Quiroz was busy screening children for cavities and abscesses, or infections. Approximately 35 percent of the children he screened that day had cavities, Quiroz said ... However, as time has passed, the number of children with untreated cavities has decreased, he added, a testament to the work of the center. (Santa Maria Times)
Witnesses: We helped deal drugs Sep 19, 2008
Gardner said the women would sometimes transport drugs by hiding them in their body cavities and some of the women had romantic relationships with either Washington or Williams. Many of the witnesses set to testify made deals with the state to either avoid prosecution or decrease their jail sentences, Gardner said. (Juneau Empire)
Trial begins in drug ring case Sep 18, 2008
Aaron Washington, 42, and Vonnie Williams, 44, are accused of running a large drug-smuggling operation that for several years used women as drug mules to import cocaine, sometimes by hiding drugs in their body cavities during flights to Juneau. Tuesday marked the second straight day of jury selection, which Superior Court Judge Patricia Collins said she hoped would be finished by today. (Juneau Empire)
Dental Fillings Without Gaps Sep 17, 2008
16, 2008) Tooth cavities are usually closed with plastic fillings ... 9, 2005) A simple saliva test can predict for the first time whether children will get cavities, how many cavities they will get and even which teeth are most vulnerable, University of Southern California. (Science Daily)
BPA in food containers may cause heart disease, diabetes Sep 17, 2008
The products which might contain bisphenol A include hard clear plastic and some tinted water bottles; hard clear plastic baby feeding bottles; hard plastic baby toys; food storage containers, plastic bowls and tableware; cans of baked beans, soup, vegetables, fizzy drinks; dental sealant to prevent cavities; electronic equipment and CDs; Spray-on flame retardants. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Curing dracula breath starts in your kitchen (3) Sep 14, 2008
Visit your dentist because cavities, gum disease and dirty teeth will make you hoard malodorous bacteria in your mouth. Buy a tongue brush from the pharmacy and before your date, gargle with 1 teaspoon of baking soda mixed in a cup of water. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Cryogenic Bugsicles Sep 11, 2008
Frozen animals have large body cavities that are the first to freeze. As water freezes in the body cavity, water is extracted from the cells and freezes outside the cells where it can t damage them. (Suite101.com)
Medical experts debate converging technologies Sep 11, 2008
The techniques are also driving a trend to minimally invasive surgeries, as well as work done through existing body cavities, said Geoffrey Gurtner, an associate professor of surgery at Stanford. "Less invasive procedures are being driven cost be damned by the patients," said Gurtner. (EETimes)
Public health: Pure water can lead to dirty mouths Sep 10, 2008
At 9 or 10 years old, I thought I was bringing home a good dental report card when I could say, I had only three cavities ... To my surprise the dentist responded, Oh, no, cavities are back ... If we don t get enough in our diet, we miss out on the small amount necessary for our teeth to form strong mineral coatings, thus reducing our chances of bacteria holding cavities. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
THE YOU DOCS Sep 10, 2008
It's derived from sugar (sucrose) but has no calories and can't cause cavities. One drawback is that it can make you keep wanting sweet foods. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Foods To Beat Bad Breath... Sep 9, 2008
Cheese can actually prevent cavities ... Chewing sugar free gum after a meal not only improves breath, but helps prevent cavities (gum sweetened with Xylitol has been shown to particularly effective). (CBS News)
YOU Docs: A weighty topic - how to lose it effectively Sep 9, 2008
It's actually derived from sugar (sucrose) but has no calories and can't cause cavities. One drawback, though, is that it can make you keep wanting sweet foods. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kids get reason to smile Sep 5, 2008
POCATELLO Sherry Deiter has seen children in the Head Start program with cavities in every tooth ... I went to a dental conference in November over in Boise, and they talked about the increased incidences of children with cavities and how it s become a nationwide epidemic, Johnson said ... You see the children have several cavities that need to be taken care of. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Vulvar Cancer: A Hidden Disease Sep 5, 2008
Squamous cells are the same kind of cells that comprise most of the skin on the body and the cells that line the inside the bodys cavities. The second most common type of vulvar cancer is melanoma, accounting for about five percent of cases. (Newsmax)
In Marin, mammals take over missile silos Sep 3, 2008
The long slot in the middle that held the "elevator" now holds the sump that collects all water drained from the pinniped pens; the cavities once filled with missiles already are filling up with piping that leads from the sump to various vats and filters. Before the project could occur, the National Park Service reviewed the plans and agreed to take the site off the list of protected historic areas within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fitness for Women- Stay Fit and Hea... Sep 1, 2008
Always have it cleaned to prevent cavities and bad breath. 9. (Suite101.com)
