We’ve all had that embarrassing bout of halitosis that we just can’t seem to shake and we always jump to blame it on the onions covering our lunch burger, but what’s really causing your mouth to stink?
Dr. Margaret Mitchell, DDS, reveals that bad breath has many causes, several of which people don’t usually suspect. There are also many simple solutions to the problem. So forget about the onions and garlic – the source of your bad breath is likely hiding elsewhere. Read the rest of this entry »
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We live in a very stressful world: at work, stuck in traffic, family problems, friends issues and to top all of this, you’re having some sleeping issues. If you’re experiencing crankiness, you’re getting sick too often and you are feeling bad about your physical shape, you most probably have sleeping issues.
Did you know that the average person needs about seven to nine hours of sleep per night. And when you’re not getting enough rest, everything seems to go bad in your life! Here are a few tips about how to get enough sleep and how to sleep better:
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a report updating the clinical and scientific information for silicone gel-filled breast implants, including preliminary safety data from studies conducted by the manufacturers as a condition of their November 2006 approval.
While the report confirms that silicone gel-filled breast implants are safe and effective when used as intended, women should fully understand the risks prior to considering silicone gel-filled breast implants for breast augmentation or reconstruction.
Based on the report, women should know:
- Breast implants are not lifetime devices. The longer a woman has silicone gel-filled breast implants, the more likely she is to experience complications. One in 5 patients who received implants for breast augmentation will need them removed within 10 years of implantation. For patients who received implants for breast reconstruction, as many as 1 in 2 will require removal 10 years after implantation.
- The most frequently observed complications and outcomes are capsular contracture (hardening of the area around the implant), reoperation (additional surgeries) and implant removal. Other common complications include implant rupture, wrinkling, asymmetry, scarring, pain, and infection. Read the rest of this entry »
Studies show that more teens start using drugs during the summer months – while unsupervised and with more free time.
With the end of the school year approaching, children look forward to a long break – and a lot of time at home alone. When teenagers are released from school for long break periods such as summer, the risk of substance abuse increases.
- 70% of teens who abuse Rx drugs get them from family and friends.
- 68% of households do not properly secure their Rx medications.
- Studies show that unmonitored kids are four times more likely to engage in substance abuse.
- The distressed employment market makes it harder for teens to find summer jobs, leading to more boredom, restlessness and free time.
- A new study surveyed 2,500 high schoolers and reported that one in four admitted to abusing Rx drugs. Read the rest of this entry »