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Skagway, Alaska in 1899 (Library of Congress photo) Part of a continuing weekly series on local history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. The gold rushes of the […]
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Early Risk Markers and Interventions for Crohn’s Disease
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Peter Higgins, MD, PhD: Hello. I’m Dr Peter Higgins, professor of the Division of Gastroenterology, director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, chair of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Advisory Committee, and director of the Michigan Clinical Trial Support Unit at the Department […]
Bananas and Lyme disease: Benefits and more
Bananas have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and support the body’s immune system. No specific diet currently exists for Lyme disease, and most people recover well with antibiotics. However, consuming anti-inflammatory foods may help clear up symptoms. Currently, there are minimal studies on the effects of food and […]
Dental care reduces likelihood of hospitalization for people with diabetes or coronary artery disease
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Physicians and dentists know that oral health is a critical element of overall health. However, there are many unknowns with respect to the effects of regular dental care and a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Furthermore, Medicare does not cover dental care, and although children receive […]
Lessons from global survey data: What else can dental hygienists do to close the periodontal disease prevention gap?
Periodontal disease threatens both the physical and fiscal health of society. Periodontitis, especially in its advanced stages, is the main cause of tooth loss among adults, and its economic burden has been estimated to be $154.06 billion in the US and €158.64 billion in Europe.1 Additionally, Scientific American has recently […]
Anti-aging vaccine clears out dysfunctional cells that cause disease
Many of the all-too-familiar symptoms of aging can be attributed to a build-up of senescent cells, those which have stopped dividing. In a new study, researchers in Japan have identified a protein specific to these cells and developed a vaccine that can clear them away, with tests on mice reducing […]