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Scientists 'Surprised' to Discover Very Early Ancestors Survived on Tropical Plants, New Study Suggests
December 14, 2012 Between three million and 3.5 million years ago, the diet of our very early ancestors in central Africa is likely to have consisted mainly of tropical grasses and sedges, new research ... > full story -
Experts Warn of Misbehaving Tooth Fairy
December 13, 2012 Opinions of the tooth fairy as kind and giving may need to be revised following "mounting reports of less child-friendly activity," according to a new ... > full story -
Study Promoting Coffee Drinking Benefits Needs More Research, Says Dentist
December 13, 2012 Heavy coffee drinkers have a lower chance of dying from oral cancer, says new research but a dentist is still not ready to recommend coffee drinking to his ... > full story -
New Strategy to Prevent or Halt Periodontal Disease
December 7, 2012 By blocking a molecular receptor that bacteria normally target to cause chronic gum disease, or periodontitis, scientists have demonstrated an ability in a mouse model to both prevent periodontitis ... > full story -
Men With Erection Problems Are Three Times More Likely to Have Inflamed Gums, Study Finds
December 4, 2012 Men in their thirties who had inflamed gums caused by severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems, according to a new ... > full story -
Vitamin D Linked to Lower Rates of Tooth Decay
November 27, 2012 Health scientists have long disputed the role of vitamin D in preventing tooth decay. A new review of existing studies suggests that vitamin D may indeed have a role in tooth health. The review ... > full story -
Fear of the Dentist Is Passed on to Children by Their Parents
November 16, 2012 The father acts as an intermediary for dentist fear between both mother and children. Fear of visiting the dentist is a frequent problem in pediatric dentistry. A new study confirms the emotional ... > full story -
Science of the Search for Richard III
November 15, 2012 The complexity of tests being performed on Grey Friars skeleton mean answers will not come ... > full story -
Link Between Obesity and Dental Health in Homeless Children Strengthened
November 13, 2012 Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse ... > full story -
Saber-Toothed Cats and Bear Dogs: How They Made Cohabitation Work
November 6, 2012 The fossilized fangs of saber-toothed cats hold clues to how the extinct mammals shared space and food with other large predators 9 million years ... > full story
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