Many people will experience oily skin at some point in their lives. Oily skin usually first appears during puberty. In puberty, “increased androgen levels, which are male hormones present in males and females, signal the oil glands of the skin to mature.” When this happens, the body begins to produce more oil. Everyone’s skin is… Read More »
You may think you know the facts when it comes to HIV, right? Well, think again: A study of almost 2,000 people published in BMC Public Health found that almost half had incorrect knowledge about HIV transmission and AIDS. Worse, men were more likely than women to have the wrong information. Here’s a quick refresher:… Read More »
by Monica Quinn Should I Have My Silver Fillings Removed? One question that dentists hear many times over is whether patients should be concerned about having silver fillings and if they should be removed. Millions of people have silver or amalgam dental fillings because this material has been used for more than 150 years to… Read More »
Jun 25, 2018 by Dale Harris For many of us, the thought of getting braces for the first time invites feelings of pure dread rather than excitement. Maybe you don’t want to dish out $ 3k-$ 7k for the treatment. Or maybe you agree with 92% of kids without braces who think a “brace face”… Read More »