December 2023

More »Search Health TopicsQuick LinksMore »Quick LinksMore »Quick LinksMore »Quick LinksMore »Quick LinksMore »Quick LinksNews ReleaseMonday, July 27, 2015 NIH-funded survey finds consistent advice lacking on infant care recommendations.Many new mothers do not receive advice from physicians on aspects of infant care such as sleep position, breastfeeding, immunization and pacifier use, according to a study […]

Graduating dental school is a wonderful and exciting achievement. However, many students leave graduation feeling stressed and anxious. No wonder, as the average dental student accrues $200,000 to $400,000 in debt as a result of their schooling.The debt does not end there. Many dental graduates choose to start their own practices, as they believe this

I’m that guy who brushes his teeth at work.Come 2 or 3pm most workdays, I grab a coffee mug filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a travel-sized bottle of mouthwash. I carry it through our open plan office to the public restroom. I post up at the sink and spend about five or six

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed.Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses. Breastmilk provides all

Some parents see "sleep training" as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?In 2015, Wendy Hall, a paediatric sleep researcher based in Canada, studied 235 families of six- to eight-month-old babies. The purpose: to see if sleep training worked.By