Some might see virtual reality set-ups — such as Second Life or Gaia Online — as pure entertainment. But they may provide drug-free pain relief at the dentist. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University’s dental school enrolled 38 adults in a study. All of them needed scaling and root planning. This is a common treatment… Continue reading
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Dental health and fluoride prevention
Keeping kids’ teeth healthy requires more than just daily brushing. During a routine well-child exam, you may be surprised to find the doctor examining your child’s teeth and asking you about your water supply. That’s because fluoride, a substance that’s found naturally in water, plays an important role in healthy tooth development and cavity prevention.… Continue reading
Winter sports for whole family
Looking forward to the snowy season and all it has to offer? Winter can be a great time to get outside and keep fit — for you and your family. But what if everyone in your house believes that winter is a time for hibernating in front of the TV? Don’t despair: there are plenty… Continue reading
Motion sickness in dog: help it in time.
You and your dog are in your car headed to the dog park, when suddenly he’s not looking so good. Before you know it, those biscuits you gave him when he hopped into the car have reappeared — in the mess he vomited all over your leather seats. As you’ve probably already figured out, dog… Continue reading
What causing bad breath in cats?
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be caused by a variety of health problems. Don’t worry, your cat’s breath isn’t supposed to smell minty fresh-but if there’s an extremely strong, fetid odor, there could be an underlying medical problem. What Could Be Causing My Cat’s Bad Breath? Most often, bad breath is caused by… Continue reading
Which are the symptoms of diabetes at cats
Diabetes mellitus, or sugar diabetes, is a commonly diagnosed disease in cats and ultimately affects all the organs. It develops in about 1 in 400 cats. It is due to inadequate production of insulin by the beta cells in the pancreas or inadequate response of the cells to insulin. Insulin is secreted directly into the… Continue reading
What are congenital malformations?
Congenital malformation: A physical defect present in a baby at birth, irrespective of whether the defect is caused by a genetic factor or by prenatal events that are not genetic. In a malformation, the development of a structure is arrested, delayed, or misdirected early in embryonic life and the effect is permanent. Congenital malformations can… Continue reading
How see, hear and feel your newborn?
During the first weeks of life your newborn may seem to do little more than eat, sleep, cry, and generate dirty diapers. But in reality, all senses are functioning as your infant takes in the sights, sounds, and smells of this new world. It’s hard for us to know exactly what a newborn is feeling… Continue reading