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Stay Well: How can I overcome my fear of the dentist - and how is it harming my health?

Dental anxiety leads to prolonged avoidance of dental care, causing serious health issues.
It is never too late for patients to address their dental anxiety and seek care.
from Fast Company
3 months ago

Baby powder recall hits Amazon and distributors in 12 states over fears of asbestos contamination

Dynarex recalls Dynacare Baby Powder over potential asbestos contamination, highlighting ongoing health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
#wildfire-smoke

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases dementia odds more than other air pollution forms.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke linked to increased dementia risk due to fine particulate matter, especially in lower-income populations.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases dementia odds more than other air pollution forms.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke linked to increased dementia risk due to fine particulate matter, especially in lower-income populations.
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Women need more sleep than men do, studies say

Women require about 11 minutes more sleep per night than men, influenced by hormones and societal responsibilities.

Heat Waves Make Pregnancy More Dangerous, Exacerbate Maternal Health Disparities

Climate change can impact pregnancy through factors like heat, potentially leading to complications like premature births.

What To Know About Getting Vitamin D From Sunlight

Vitamin D synthesis from sunlight is crucial for bone health, immune function, and mood regulation.

RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed being infected by a parasitic worm in a 2012 deposition, causing brain abnormalities, but he is reported to have recovered with no long-lasting consequences.

Bird flu in US cows: is the milk supply safe?

Avian influenza in US dairy cattle is spreading, with the virus found in raw milk and retail milk, prompting the need for increased surveillance and testing.

Rishi Sunak's smoking ban risks making it cool again, Tory MP claims

Rishi Sunak's proposal to ban tobacco sales to under-15s perceived to risk making smoking 'cooler'.

Neurologist Alejandro Iranzo: Sleeping is like a recycling bin with memories that you store or throw away'

Good sleep is crucial for physical and mental well-being.
REM sleep behavior disorder can be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease or dementia.
#nanoplastics

Plastic is everywhere, including our food and bottled water

Nanoplastics and microplastics are present in our blood, intestines, and organs, according to two new studies.
A liter of bottled water may contain nearly a quarter million pieces of nanoplastic particles.

Scientists Find Bottled Water Filled With Hundreds of Thousands of Microplastics

Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought, including a significant number of nanoplastics.
Nanoplastics pose a special danger as they can enter cells, organs, and even cross the placenta barrier in unborn fetuses.

Plastic is everywhere, including our food and bottled water

Nanoplastics and microplastics are present in our blood, intestines, and organs, according to two new studies.
A liter of bottled water may contain nearly a quarter million pieces of nanoplastic particles.

Scientists Find Bottled Water Filled With Hundreds of Thousands of Microplastics

Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought, including a significant number of nanoplastics.
Nanoplastics pose a special danger as they can enter cells, organs, and even cross the placenta barrier in unborn fetuses.
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