Health Sense
Advice for all ages: Don't skip the dentist
Mounting evidence links oral health to overall health
Earlier this month, a team of researchers from London and the University of Connecticut announced that aggressive treatment of gum disease can improve the function of blood vessel walls in the body, potentially reducing the risk of heart attacks. (Full article: 891 words)
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