Is there such a thing as “too early” to start brushing your teeth? Not according to a new educational campaign from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). The previously accepted wisdom was that children don’t need to see a dentist until they reach one year old. But Warren Brill, president of the AAPD, claims…

Merck, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, announced the results from a Phase 2b study that evaluated two doses of an investigational house dust mite sublingual immunotherapy tablet, which they call MK-8237. Considering the fact that about 20 million people are allergic to the nasty little dust mites that feed off of…

Offering faster, more affordable healthcare that’s often more accessible, the new Doctors Express Urgent Care clinic in Bridgeport opened last week. Many residents are finding the center to provide exactly what it promises–a lower-cost alternative to primary care physician offices and emergency rooms. This new center is one of the many across the United States…

With its computer glitches fixed, the Affordable Care Act’s first numbers are coming in. From the time it’s rolled out in the beginning of October until the first of February, 3.3 million have signed up, with the daily amounts increasing. Though enrollment is up, it’s still to early to declare definite success or failure. Despite…

COPD is one of the most debilitating diseases a person can suffer from. Short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD is effectively a combination of two separate diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. And if you’ve ever paid attention to the haunting visual public service announcements that decorate public transportation, you have an idea how harmful…

The battle for America’s health is being waged in Washington. But the casualties are literally clogging emergency rooms across the nation. Emergency room crowding is the starkest example of not only our country’s desire to provide medical help to those who need it, but also our failure to provide adequate healthcare to those who can’t…

Every year, Americans spend $106 billion on dental care. While the majority of dentistry services are offered to simply keep our teeth healthy for the sake of day to day necessities, namely eating, cosmetic dentists aim to keep our teeth vibrant and attractive, as well as functional. To gain whiter, more attractive smiles, Americans spend…