While World No Tobacco Day came and went May 21, the message behind this important global holiday remains. Tobacco-related deaths continue to increase around the planet, and so too do the negative effects of tobacco on our health. From firsthand, secondhand and even thirdhand illnesses, tobacco smoking and chewing […]
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While researchers race around the clock to find a cure or develop a vaccine for COVID-19, many around the world are left wondering what they can do to reduce their risk of catching and spreading the deadly illness. While we know that maintaining appropriate distance from others, washing our hands […]
In recent years, you may have heard of something called probiotics in the news and on television commercials. These microorganisms are credited with a multitude of health benefits, including digestive benefits that are promoted in some products such as yogurts. But did you know that probiotics can also help your […]
When it comes to your mouth, there’s some confusing terminology floating around, such as the term “oral microbiome.” While it may sound complicated, your oral microbiome is just the colonies of microscopic organisms living in your mouth. Some of them are good bacteria, and some of them are bad. Good […]