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Report: NH preventing tooth decay in children
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A research group is giving New Hampshire high marks on programs to prevent tooth decay in children. The Pew Center released a report saying most states are not doing enough to prevent decay in kids. New Hampshire, by contrast,...Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health
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Indiana fails report card on kids' dental health
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A new report gives Indiana a failing grade when it comes to children's dental health. The report from the Pew Center on the States gave Indiana an F. Four other states also earned failing grades in the report, which was released...Tags: Dental Health, Indiana, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health, Indianapolis
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Are my young children getting too much fluoride?
Could your youngster be getting too much fluoride? U.S. health officials think some young kids might be. They want to change the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water, primarily to prevent a condition called fluorosis. Some questions and...Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Family, Medical Procedures and Tests, Water
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AP EXCLUSIVE: U.S. says too much fluoride in water
Fluoride in drinking water is credited with dramatically cutting cavities and tooth decay. But now federal officials say it may be too much of a good thing. The U.S. government wants to lower the recommended levels of fluoride in city water supplies....Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Health, Fluoride
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Popping pacifier into parent's mouth to clean it beneficial to baby, study claims
That old-fashioned way of cleaning your baby's pacifier with your own saliva could transfer germs that actually help boost the infant's immune system and stave off allergies, according to a recent study by Swedish researchers. But the study is also...
Tags: Asthma, Dentistry and Dental Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Conditions, Rush University Medical Center
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Early returns: Portland, Ore., residents rejecting proposal to fluoridate city water
Associated PressPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Early returns showed Portland residents voting to keep their city the largest in the U.S. without fluoride in the water. With more than half the expected ballots counted Tuesday night, the Multnomah County election website...Tags: Lobbying, Dental Health, Voting, Dentistry and Dental Health, Politics
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Fluoridated water? Not all Portlanders will drink to that
PORTLAND, Ore. — Proponents of fluoridating Portland's water supply had no trouble getting the local Urban League on board. Here in the biggest city in the country that still doesn't treat its water to prevent tooth decay, studies show that low-...
Tags: American Medical Association, Dental Health, Politics, Justice and Rights, Elections
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Health go learn: Monday, May 20
Free yoga classes in Hagerstown In cooperation with 2013 Outdoor Fitness Series, there will be yoga/Zumba classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May through June, on the lawn or near the fountain at the University Plaza, 32 W. Washington St., Hagerstown....Tags: Walnuts, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Dentistry and Dental Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, YMCA
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Josh Hamilton's allergies not linked to drug use, doctors say
addCustomPlayer('1j59v4a9evljr1d1b5hvawowo7', '', '', 600, 418, 'perf1j59v4a9evljr1d1b5hvawowo7', 'eplayer15'); Josh Hamilton said he was assured by doctors this week that the allergies that lead to occasional sinus and throat discomfort and dizziness...Tags: Dizziness, Kevin Jepsen, Sports, Physical Conditions, Allergies
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Immunity v. cavities: The clean pacifier debate
Last week's buzz about the potential health benefits of spit-shining your baby's pacifier got me thinking about how much conflicting advice there is out there in the world of raising children. While it stands to reason that exposure to a moderate...
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Recipe: Traditional roast turkey
Servings: 10 to 12
Basic Bread Stuffing
Servings: Enough to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey, about 10 to 12.
1/2 cup butter
1 large onion, diced
1 to 2 cups diced celery with leaves
12 cups toasted 1/2-inch bread cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4...Tags: Turkey (animal), Onions, Turkey, Sage, Butter
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Day of Hope is set for May 18
The community is invited to attend Day of Hope on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at Wheaton Park to celebrate the History of Our Neighborhood with special historical tributes and a contest to win “Mr. Andy’s Money $$$.” The...Tags: Walnuts, Politics, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), The Herald-Mail, Housing and Urban Planning
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