Recall: Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ear Treats for Dogs
All package sizes of Brutus & Barnaby pig ear treats for dogs have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, the Florida-based company says.
View ArticleSurgeon General: Marijuana Bad for Developing Brain
Marijuana use is risky for young people and pregnant women, a U.S. Surgeon General health advisory warns.
View ArticleThere Is No 'Gay Gene,' Major Study Concludes
There's no such thing as a single "gay gene" that drives a person's sexual behavior, concludes the largest genetic study ever conducted on the issue.
View ArticlePosting All Those Selfies Online Could Backfire, Study Finds
Posting selfies on social media won't do you any favors in terms of likability.
View ArticleLabour Day: Why We Have Weekends
Labour Day — it’s responsible for an extra day off of work, it’s the last long weekend of the summer, and it’s a last chance for barbecues and camping trips before the school year begins again. But do...
View ArticleAlex Trebek Back On 'Jeopardy!' After Chemotherapy
Long-time "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has finished chemotherapy -- aimed at beating back pancreatic cancer -- and is returning to host the popular game show.
View ArticleMumps Outbreaks Hitting Migrant Detention Centers
A new government report finds more than 900 cases of dangerous and highly contagious mumps have occurred at 57 U.S. migrant detention facilities over the past year, with nearly half of cases occurring...
View ArticleTransgender People Pressured on ‘Conversion Therapy’
More than one in 10 transgender people say they've been pressured by a professional counselor to accept their birth sex.
View ArticleEven Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising
A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle mass as well as "master athletes" -- those of the same age who had worked out throughout...
View ArticleFDA Warns of Problems for Some Taking Hep C Drugs
Taking the hepatitis C drugs Mavyret, Zepatier or Vosevi can trigger rare cases of severe liver problems or liver failure in patients who already have moderate-to-severe liver impairment, the FDA...
View ArticleCDC Says 'Don't Vape' As Lung Injury Cases Rise
The number of people who've developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states, and federal health officials are recommending that Americans...
View ArticleOne School, One Hospital, One Million, One Day
123Dentist and one of our member clinics, South Point Dental Centre, were pleased to be a sponsor at the 2019 Village Church Golf Tournament on August 28, and are thrilled to announce that over $1...
View ArticleTMJ and Jaw Pain – Why Does My Jaw Hurt?
Trauma, dental problems, and other health conditions can cause jaw pain. Pain in the jaw can range from uncomfortable to extreme, but you don’t need to suffer in silence. Once a health professional...
View ArticleGetting Married Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
Married people have a far lower chance of being diagnosed with this dreaded disorder than those who are divorced or separated, widowed, or never married, according to the study. And marriage is more...
View ArticleVegetarians May Face Higher Stroke Risk
While vegetarians had a 22% lower risk for heart disease, they had a 20% higher risk for stroke, British researchers found. Meanwhile, people who ate fish but no other meats (pescatarians) had a 13%...
View ArticleMarijuana Use Among College Students Rising Fast
The 2018 rates are the highest found in the annual University of Michigan survey since 1983.
View ArticleAvoid All Pig-Ear Dog Treats: U.S. Officials
There have been five separate recalls of pig-ear dog treats in the United States, and the CDC and FDA issued a general warning against all pig-ear treats as they conduct an investigation.
View ArticleMen’s Eating Disorders Often Not Recognized
Historically, and socially, eating disorders are most commonly thought of as affecting women. But research shows not only that they happen regardless of gender, but also that they are likely...
View ArticleScientists ID Genes Tied to Left-Handedness
For the first time, scientists have found four spots on your DNA that might determine whether you wield your pen with your left hand.
View ArticleDiabetes Control Has Stalled Across U.S.
For the study, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers analyzed data on diabetes care in the United States from 2005 through 2016. The investigators found that one in four adults with diabetes was...
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