This holiday has been celebrated in America for over 300 years. The traditional story states that Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony did not have enough food to last the winter, and the local Wampanoag tribe gave them food and taught them how to live off the land. Most of the foods we have during this holiday… Read more »
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New Study Links Common Virus to Oral Cancer
A recent study by the University of Southern California has linked a widespread virus, human cytomegalovirus (CMV), to the most common types of salivary gland cancer. Researchers have discovered that CMV re-activates a molecular pathway that normally turns off after birth, triggering unrestricted growth of virus-shedding tumors. This virus may also be implicated in other… Read more »
Periodontal Disease: How Bad Could It Be?
We’ve all been reminded to floss regularly and brush. A lack of good dental home care can contribute to periodontal disease. Periodontitis, meaning “inflammation around the teeth” is a progressive condition that is a major cause of tooth loss. If caught in the early stages, it can be stopped from progressing. However, if allowed to continue, periodontitis… Read more »