Fruit roll-ups shown to improve dental X-ray quality
Radiographers managed to take high-quality X-rays in 75% of cases where the patient used a sticky fruit strip as an adhesive-aid, compared to just 36% of cases where the patient's mouth was empty.
Researchers provide a review and update on therapy of gastrointestinal tract tumors
An in-depth analysis of the molecular characteristics, prognosis, and current therapeutic strategies for these malignancies, highlighting the latest advancements and challenges in the field. The paper is published in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Pathology.
Veneers, implants and agonizing pain: the risks of cosmetic dentistry are nothing to smile about
The UK social media trend for "Turkey teeth"—named after influencers' penchant for traveling abroad for budget veneers—may offer a cheaper alternative to more expensive cosmetic dentistry at reputable clinics—but it can come at the cost of oral health and may even prove life threatening.
New study links legume consumption to lower risk of colorectal cancer
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers collated and analyzed 12 studies comprising more than 17 years’ worth of case-control experiments aimed at elucidating site-specific cancer outcomes of legume consumption.
Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash
Research has indicated that a molecule called nitrate, which is found in leafy green vegetables, has fewer side effects and offers greater benefits for oral health. And it could be used as a natural alternative for treating oral disease.
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