Health

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter teeth but a truly radiant smile. The Rise of Invisible Aligners Bid farewell to the days of conspicuous metal braces. The latest trend in orthodontics embraces subtlety with the advent of invisible aligners. These custom-made, transparent trays discreetly guide your teeth into...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter teeth but a truly radiant smile. The Rise of Invisible Aligners Bid farewell to the days of conspicuous metal braces. The latest trend in orthodontics embraces subtlety with the advent of invisible aligners. These custom-made, transparent trays discreetly guide your teeth into alignment without compromising your daily appearance. No more hiding behind metal wires – the path to a radiant smile is now as inconspicuous as it is effective. Digital Precision and 3D...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter teeth but a truly radiant smile. The Rise of Invisible Aligners Bid farewell to the days of conspicuous metal braces. The latest trend in orthodontics embraces subtlety with the advent of invisible aligners. These custom-made, transparent trays discreetly guide your teeth into alignment without compromising your daily appearance. No more hiding behind metal wires – the path to a radiant smile is now as inconspicuous as it is effective. Digital Precision and 3D...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with few complications. Here are the numbers: By age 80, over half of all Americans have cataracts. Close to 4 million cataract surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year. Over 90% of patients have 20/20 vision with glasses after surgery, although those with other eye conditions may not do as well, including those with glaucoma, a progressive disease typically associated with elevated pressure within the eye; diabetic retinopathy, which ultimately can cause leakage in...

How to buy a good pair of sunglasses

Jacobo García Queiruga, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and Verónica Noya Padín, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Nowadays you can buy a cheap pair of...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter teeth but a truly radiant smile. The Rise of Invisible Aligners Bid...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, salt was so central to commerce that soldiers were paid their “salarium,” or salaries, in salt, for instance. Salt’s value was in part as a food preservative, keeping unwanted microbes at bay while allowing desired ones to grow. It was this remarkable ability to regulate bacterial growth that likely helped spark the development of fermented foods ranging from sauerkraut to salami, olives to bread, cheese to kimchi. Today, salt has become ubiquitous and highly concentrated in increasingly processed diets. The evidence has mounted that too much salt – specifically the sodium chloride added to preserve and...

How to buy a good pair of sunglasses

Jacobo García Queiruga, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and Verónica Noya Padín, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Nowadays you can buy a cheap pair of...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, salt was so central to commerce that soldiers...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to...

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is...

How to buy a good pair of sunglasses

Jacobo García Queiruga, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and...

Wake-up call: reducing road accidents with customised driver alerts

EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel. By Tom Cassauwers...

Field test: compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in industrial composting

Berlin (ots) - A recent study by Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, analysed the fate of compostable packaging in an industrial composting plant. The results...

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication,...

Honey bees vote to decide on nest sites – why we should listen

Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...