Mobile dentistry brings root canals to rural Pennsylvania
Titusville dentist Kraig Stetzer and an assistant began mobile dental visits in several rural areas on Sept. 12 from a 40 foot office on wheels. Services include exams cleanings X rays simple extractions fillings crowns dentures and root canals.
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Drinking levels tied to future hypertension in Japanese men
A 12 year study of 325 Japanese men with normal blood pressure at baseline found heavy drinkers faced nearly double the risk of hypertension versus non drinkers. Light drinkers had the lowest risk at 21.9 percent, while heavy drinkers rose to 44.9 percent.
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Head Lice Battle Highlights Frustrated Parents and Comb Options
Health professionals describe frequent calls from worried parents as children return to school. Experts urge early detection and thorough combing using metal lice and nit removers like the LiceMeister, while warning against overreliance on shampoos and unproven “natural” products.
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Lice myths debunked by pediculosis expert
Deborah Altschuler of the National Pediculosis Association outlines common head lice misconceptions. Lice cannot fly or jump, infest people only, require human blood, and do not spread via dirt or pets, while OTC treatments are often ineffective.
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Tips for Parents to Fight Head Lice
Pediatrician Dr. Julianne Thomas from Cedar Rapids offers practical steps for families to prevent and treat head lice. Check hair regularly for itching, discourage sharing hats and combs, use medicated shampoos while noting possible resistance, and insist on thorough combing with a lice removal comb followed by washing bedding and hair items. Consider trimming hair to ease removal.
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Cedar Rapids
Food Journal Aids Weight Loss and Health Checks
Tips argue a daily food diary helps awareness and control. Anecdotes cite a friend losing 10 pounds in three months with journaling plus modest exercise. Also notes on heavy backpacks for kids and motivational music for workouts.
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