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Why removing fluoride from water is a public health disaster

KevinMD

As an endodontist who specializes in saving natural teeth, I have a front-row seat when it comes to observing the nuances of oral health. I can tell who is a flosser, a fan of tooth whiteners, and the sweet tooths among us. Occasionally, and particularly in younger adults, I see signs of severe tooth decay.

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Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor’s radar

KevinMD

Unless you specialize in prenatal care, infectious disease, or pediatric audiology, you’ve probably never heard of it. My son was born with a congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection. That’s the first part of the problem.

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Why male fertility needs to be part of every health conversation

KevinMD

As a fellowship-trained urologist specializing in sexual medicine and male fertility, I’ve Read more… Why male fertility needs to be part of every health conversation originally appeared in KevinMD.com. One of the most overlooked and under-discussed topics in men’s health? It’s time to bring it to the forefront.

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AHRQs National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR): A New Home for Primary Care Research [Special Report]

Annals of Family Medicine

NCEPCR has recently developed a mission and vision and begun to coordinate primary care research efforts across AHRQ, curate and disseminate information and materials about primary care research, build a robust primary care research workforce, and convene key primary care partners.

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Causes of Brain Fog & How to Get Rid of It

AMMD

Brain fog can also be a temporary problem if you are on a specialized high-fat diet such as the keto diet as your body shifts to ketosis. Or maybe you often walk into a room and forget what you went in there for? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people experience this mental cloudiness. What’s behind it? Don’t worry!

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms: Early Warning Signs and How to Fix Them

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in identifying and treating nutrient deficiency signs for patients in Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga. Experienced providers specializing in preventive healthcare. Many people overlook these early warning signs, attributing them to stress or aging. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Clap Outs

Mere Mortal MD

Friday was a special day at the rehabilitation hospital as we had what’s called a “clap out.” ” This is somewhat organized–as in, we will get an overhead page or text when it’s about to happen–and occurs when a patient has been at the hospital for a very long time.

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