Health News Archives

Recent Dental & Oral Articles

Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good
Researchers find long-term risks, but not all agree

Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
Small study reports evidence of cancer-fighting properties

Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Study found it doubled survival time

Strides Made in Tonsil Cancer Repair
New technique in palate reconstruction may make speaking, eating easier, study finds

HPV Tied to Rare Head-and-Neck Cancer
Origins of nasopharyngeal infection may mirror tonsil cancer epidemic, researchers say

Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds

Dental Plaque Buildup May Raise Heart Risk in Black Men
White blood cell activity increases in these patients when oral hygiene is neglected, study finds

Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
More than a third of Americans have cut back on medical care, survey finds

Study Debunks Link Between Strep and Brain Disorders
Infection rates are found to be no higher among those with OCD or Tourette syndrome

Health Tip: Understanding Gum Disease
Your risk increases with age