by Monica Quinn Teeth Whitening and the Facts You Need to Know Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental treatments available today, but did you realize dentists only discovered teeth whitening accidentally? Originally, dentists would treat gum disease with mouth rinse containing hydrogen peroxide and noticed that the patient’s teeth turned whiter when… Read More: Teeth Whitening and the Facts You Need to Know »
LONDON (Reuters) – Marlboro cigarette maker Philip Morris International (PM.N) drew accusations of hypocrisy on Monday after using a four-page newspaper advertisement to urge smokers to quit cigarettes. The wraparound advertisement covering Monday’s Daily Mirror tabloid is part of Philip Morris’s 2 million pound ($ 2.61 million) “Hold My Light” campaign, in which the world’s… Read More: Philip Morris stop-smoking campaign attacked as PR stunt »
by James Markham History of Littmann Stethoscope The term stethoscope is derived from two Greek words; stethos (meaning chest) and scopos (meaning examination). Apart from being used by medical practitioners to hear the heart and chest sounds, the stethoscope is also used to listen to bowel sounds and blood flow noises in the veins and… Read More: History of Littmann Stethoscope »
Berries are small, soft, round fruit of various colors — mainly blue, red or purple. They are sweet or sour in taste and often used in preservatives, jams and desserts. Berries tend to have a good nutritional profile. They are typically high in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidant polyphenols. As a result, incorporating berries into… Read More: The 8 Healthiest Berries You Can Eat »