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Doctors Under the Influence?
In April, four experts on smoking cessation published a paper espousing an unconventional plan for helping hard-core nicotine addicts quit. They proposed treating smokers as if they have a chronic disease akin to diabetes. Such patients should take prescription drugs for years to curb tobacco cravings, the researchers advised.
Nations:U.S.
2008-06-27
Scientists are building database of bite marks
It has sent innocent men to death row, given defense attorneys fits and splintered the scientific community.
Nations:U.S.
2008-05-15
Study: Dentist shortage plagues Britain
A shortage of National Health Service dentists in England has led some people to pull out their own teeth -- or use super glue to stick crowns back on, a study says.
Nations:U.K.
2007-10-17
New Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth
Anyone who has had their wisdom teeth removed knows that they’re a real pain in the … mouth.
Nations:Finland
2007-10-02
Scientists bringing bad breath out of the closet
On the list of social offenses, bad breath ranks right up there with flatulence and body odor.
2007-08-25
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