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You have 30 minutes to save a knocked-out tooth. Only 27% of US adults know that.

You have 30 minutes to save a knocked-out tooth. Only 27% of US adults know that.

You have 30 minutes to save a knocked-out tooth. Only 27% of US adults know that. Most U.S. adults say they would do almost anything to avoid losing a natural tooth. Most have also put off going to the dentist when they suspected something was wrong. And some

Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

(ATLANTA) At a recent dental appointment, I was unexpectedly seen by a new provider in my longtime dentist’s practice. Early in the visit, he realized we were both Iranian American. Like me, he had been born and raised in the United States. We were both fluent English speakers and

Woman to undergo amputation after legs bend upwards

Woman to undergo amputation after legs bend upwards

By Faye Mayern A young woman will have both her legs surgically amputated after they bent at a 45-degree angle upward. Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs fixed completely straight. Dixon, who also suffers from functional neurological

Vaccine offers new hope against incurable brain cancer

Vaccine offers new hope against incurable brain cancer

By Stephen Beech A new personalized vaccine has shown promise in treating an incurable form of brain cancer. Participants in a clinical trial lived longer years longer after increased immune response to glioblastoma slowed progression of tumors. One long-term survivor, a former nurse, remains recurrence-free nearly five years

Pittsburgh nurses lead charge for paid leave, for everyone

(The Center Square) – Nurses across southwestern Pennsylvania see a simple answer to record-breaking staffing shortages and worsening healthcare outcomes for mothers and babies: paid family leave, not just for them, but for all working families. And they don’t have any issue serving as the foundation for that call.

7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill

7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill

7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill There’s always a media buzz when a new weight-loss drug hits the market. Or when new data shows that a medication can effectively lower body weight. If you've been exploring medication options to help

Mom with mango-sized tumor gets life-saving surgery

Mom with mango-sized tumor gets life-saving surgery

By Amy Reast A mom with a tumor the size of a mango that was slowly suffocating her traveled three days by ferry and canoe to get life-saving surgery. Mom-of-three Theogette, 50, initially thought she was just suffering with a toothache a decade ago, and the tooth