Bioactive remineralization of dentin surface with calcium phosphate-based agents: An in vitroanalysis
Conclusion: The topical application of CPP-ACP and β-TCP agents shows definite potential in promoting the hardening of demineralized dentin surface.Keywords: Beta tricalcium phosphate; bioactive; casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate; demineralization; dentin; remineralizationHow to cite this article:Devadiga D, Shetty P, Hegde MN, Reddy U. Bioactive remineralization of dentin surface with calcium phosphate-based agents: An in vitroanalysis. J Conserv Dent 2022;25:93-7 (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 6, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Give Edible Insects a Chance as an Alternative High-Quality Protein Source, say Scientists
A variety of insect-based delicacies. It is estimated that 2.5 billion people around the world eat insects as part of their regular diet. Encouraging the eating of insects could have health and climate change benefits. Credit: icipeBy Joyce ChimbiNairobi, May 6 2022 (IPS) Growing up in Samoya Village of Bungoma County in the Western part of Kenya, Elvis Wanjala has fond childhood memories of the rainy season, chasing and catching black-bellied winged termites in the rain.
“The termites would also come inside the house, attracted by the light late in the evening. My mother would sun-dry the termites and pan-fry them. We w...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - May 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Joyce Chimbi Tags: Africa Biodiversity Climate Action Climate Change Environment Featured Food and Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition Food Sustainability Headlines Health Natural Resources Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Burea Source Type: news
Taking vitamins in liquid form means they're absorbed ...but are they worth it?
Thinking of taking a supplement? Now you can buy everything from iron to vitamin C and calcium in liquid form - and ingesting them in this way could be better for you. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Breakfast Still The Most Important Meal Of The Day?
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news
Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition
Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Unnecessary': Calcium pills linked to a ‘significantly’ higher risk of death warns study
CALCIUM supplements have come under scrutiny in recent years for their alleged health risks, but the jury is still out on whether these outweigh their benefits. The findings of a new study, however, have reinforced accumulating evidence that the pills may increase the risk of death from all causes in older adults. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Calcium Supplements Linked to Worse Outcome in Aortic Stenosis Calcium Supplements Linked to Worse Outcome in Aortic Stenosis
Oral calcium supplementation was associated with lower survival and a greater need for aortic valve replacement in elderly patients with mild to moderate aortic stenosis, a new study finds.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 28, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
What the Science Says About the Health Benefits of Vitamins and Supplements
From multivitamins and melatonin to fiber and fish oil, Americans who are trying to boost their health and immunity have a plethora of supplements to choose from. An estimated 58% of U.S. adults ages 20 and over take dietary supplements, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the supplement industry is valued at more than $30 billion a year. Supplement use has been growing rapidly over the past few decades along with the wellness industry.
“The popular belief is that a supplement is going to be helpful for promoting health,” says Fang Fang Zhang, a professor at Tufts University&rs...
Source: TIME: Health - April 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sandeep Ravindran Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Facial Pain Comes to Light
Neurons that glow under the microscope offer insight into safer pain reliefIn Brief:Using an imaging technique to visualize pain signals in facial nerves, NIDCR researchers identified a protein that enhances neurons ’ responses to painful stimuli.Blocking the protein in mice blunted pain signaling; the results could inform development of safer, non-opioid pain therapies.The scientists used fluorescence to track surges of pain signaling molecules in facial nerves, which flicker like twinkling lights in response to certain types of pain-related stimuli. | Minghan Hu and Andrew DoyleFrom a throbbing tooth or aching ja...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 27, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Calcium Supplements, Mortality Tied in Seniors With Aortic Stenosis
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 -- For older adults with aortic stenosis (AS), calcium supplementation, with or without vitamin D, is associated with increased mortality and aortic valve replacement (AVR), according to a study published online April 25 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 26, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Supplements warning: Calcium could increase heart attack risk - take with 'caution'
WHILE supplements represent an integral part of a health routine for many, experts have been questioning their safety. One particular nutrient - calcium - has received a lot of scrutiny due to its blood flooding effect. What's worse, study also links it to an increased risk of a heart attack. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Calcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart Patients
Title: Calcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - April 26, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
AHA News: Despite Hopes, Vitamin K2 Supplements Fail to Slow Calcium Buildup in Heart Valve
Title: AHA News: Despite Hopes, Vitamin K2 Supplements Fail to Slow Calcium Buildup in Heart ValveCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/25/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - April 26, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Cardiotoxic medication poisoning - Cole JB, Arens AM.
Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers result in a disproportionate number of fatalities from cardiac medication overdoses, and share similar characteristics. High-dose insulin is a superior therapy for both overdoses, but is likely synergistic with va... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Does CT CAC scoring improve heart disease risk assessment?
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores derived from cardiac CT scans may offe...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Better chest CT CAC reporting avoids unnecessary exams (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 25, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
