eMERGENCY

I’m a dentist – you should absolutely avoid these 5 popular Halloween candies

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I'm a dentist - you should absolutely avoid these 5 popular Halloween candies

Forget ghosts and ghouls – Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an emergency trip to the dentist’s office. Past research has reported an 80% increase in emergency dental visits on Halloween versus other days in October. “This increase is often due to people indulging in sweets that can damage teeth or … Read more

The ancient disease of scurvy is making a shocking comeback – here’s why

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The ancient disease of scurvy is making a shocking comeback - here's why

Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” … Read more