When is Bruxism Bad?
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Bruxism “is a masticatory muscle activity that may occur during sleep ([sleep bruxism, SB] characterized as rhythmic or non-rhythmic) and/or wakefulness ([awake bruxism, AB] characterized as repetitive or sustained tooth contact and/or by bracing or thrusting the mandible.)” Bruxism was first described in 1907. Bruxism studies are quite variable in their results given the lack of standardized diagnostic methods.
Patients or family members will often report tooth grinding noises, and on physical examination there will be abnormal tooth wear, tooth mobility, hypertrophy of the masseter muscles and othe...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 19, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
COVID-19 Is Still Messing Up Our Sleep. Here ’ s How to Sleep Better
The COVID-19 pandemic is still disrupting an essential component of a healthy life: a good night’s sleep.
In a survey conducted in July of 2,000 adults, released Sept. 13 by the Harris Poll on behalf of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, about 18% of respondents said they get less sleep now than they did before the pandemic, while 19% said they struggle to sleep because they’re worried or stressed (about COVID-19, politics, or other factors). At the university, at least, this has led to a surge in demand for help; in 2021, Ohio State’s medical center received about 29% more referrals for ins...
Source: TIME: Health - September 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Drinking at Least Two Cups of Tea Daily Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk
TUESDAY, Aug. 30, 2022 -- Drinking two or more cups of tea per day is associated with lower mortality risk, regardless of genetic variation in caffeine metabolism, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in the Annals of Internal... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 30, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Oral Supplement for Childhood Myopia: Preliminary Data Promising
(MedPage Today) -- Oral intake of 7-methylxanthine (7-MX) was associated with reduced myopia progression and axial elongation in children, according to a retrospective study from Denmark, where the caffeine metabolite is authorized for myopia control... (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - August 24, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
7-Methylxanthine Linked to Reduced Myopia Progression in Children
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 -- For myopic children, the caffeine metabolite 7-methylxanthine (7-MX) is associated with reduced myopia progression and reduced axial elongation, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the British Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 23, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Study suggests new way to slow worsening of kids' nearsightedness
If it's proven to be safe and effective in large clinical trials, a metabolite of caffeine may prove valuable in slowing the progression of short-sightedness, or myopia, in children. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AHA News: Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe?
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live longer.
But how much is too much?
Caffeine, a natural... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 8, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
How to live longer: Coffee chemical might help ‘protect’ body from several major diseases
EVERYONE knows about caffeine and how it makes us more alert and improves our mood. But there's also a chemical found in coffee that researchers think offers "strong protection" against several types of cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Cool Down When It ’s Really Hot Outside
Temperatures are climbing around the globe. Record heat has been cooking large swaths of the U.S. as well as Europe and China, and the hottest part of summer is still ahead. For most people, that means much more time spent as a sweaty, sticky mess.
“We’re seeing the hottest summers in recorded history, multiple years in a row,” says Dr. Grant Lipman, an emergency physician and founder of the Global Outdoor Emergency Support (GOES) Health app. “This is an issue for all different demographics and walks of life.”
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Being really hot can be unpleasant and ...
Source: TIME: Health - July 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
How to Cool Down When It ’ s Really Hot Outside
Temperatures are climbing around the globe. Record heat has been cooking large swaths of the U.S. as well as Europe and China, and the hottest part of summer is still ahead. For most people, that means much more time spent as a sweaty, sticky mess.
“We’re seeing the hottest summers in recorded history, multiple years in a row,” says Dr. Grant Lipman, an emergency physician and founder of the Global Outdoor Emergency Support (GOES) Health app. “This is an issue for all different demographics and walks of life.”
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Being really hot can be unpleasant and ...
Source: TIME: Health - July 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Michael Pollan on the Psychedelic Renaissance and Netflix ’s New ‘How to Change Your Mind’ Documentary
For decades, psychedelics have evoked a freewheeling past, calling to mind images of hippie counterculture and swirly neon patterns. Recently, however, psychedelics have become synonymous with serious, forward-looking science. Researchers at renowned institutions are researching the mental-health effects of pairing psychedelics with psychotherapy, and with the promising research has come a surge of investment in new psychedelic start-up companies.
Few people have done more to return psychedelics to the popular imagination—while lending them a dose of credibility—than author Michael Pollan. In his bestselling 20...
Source: TIME: Science - July 12, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Michael Pollan on the Psychedelic Renaissance and Netflix ’ s New ‘ How to Change Your Mind ’ Documentary
For decades, psychedelics have evoked a freewheeling past, calling to mind images of hippie counterculture and swirly neon patterns. Recently, however, psychedelics have become synonymous with serious, forward-looking science. Researchers at renowned institutions are researching the mental-health effects of pairing psychedelics with psychotherapy, and with the promising research has come a surge of investment in new psychedelic start-up companies.
Few people have done more to return psychedelics to the popular imagination—while lending them a dose of credibility—than author Michael Pollan. In his bestselling 20...
Source: TIME: Health - July 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Drug pricing regulator NPPA fixes retail prices of 84 drug formulations
Similarly, the price of Paracetamol and Caffeine has been fixed at Rs 2.88 per tablet. Besides, the price of one Rosuvastatin Aspirin and Clopidogrel capsule has been fixed at Rs 13.91.In a separate notification, NPPA said it has extended the revised ceiling price of liquid medical oxygen and oxygen inhalation (medicinal gas) till September 30 this year. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - July 3, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Hair loss: Could your morning cuppa be to blame? A doctor's verdict
STARTING the day off with a cup of tea is almost a ritual for some. Caffeine within the hot drink can help people feel ready for the tasks ahead, while antioxidants found in tea also have health benefits. But a doctor has warned it could have an adverse effect on your hairline. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Welsh bid to ban under-16s from buying tea and coffee as part of energy drinks clampdown
A consultation on the proposal to end sales of energy drinks to children in Wales also asks if the plan 'should be widened to consider other drinks typically high in caffeine, such as tea and coffee'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
