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In the 1700s, Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, overturned an ancient belief that the throbbing pain of a toothache was caused by a
In the 1700s, Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, overturned an ancient belief that the throbbing pain of a toothache was caused by a
Sarah Schwartz* grew up in a fairly close-knit family where relatives were unafraid to express anger. When they were angry, they sometimes exploded and even
Happy couples argue about housework. And money. And the “incident” at last summer’s family reunion. They keep secrets, they hold grudges, and they mistakenly believe
For a disease that strikes nearly 19 million Americans every year, depression remains remarkably hidden from view. Although its sufferers have included Abraham Lincoln, Mark
Early in your pregnancy, usually at your first prenatal visit, your practitioner will do certain standard blood tests to learn basic information about your body,
What is a nonstress test? A nonstress test is a simple, noninvasive procedure that involves monitoring your baby’s heartbeat to make sure your baby is
Why do doctors order laboratory tests? A doctor could have all sorts of reasons for ordering a lab test, from diagnosing a disease and planning
Love and commitment, most people would agree, are the essential ingredients of a good marriage. Yet, as divorce rates still hover around 40 to 50
In the movie Far From Heaven, four young housewives discuss their sex lives over lunchtime daiquiris. The boldest of the group coaxes the others to