Best Toothbrushes for Braces and Orthodontic Patients

Oral care is especially important for patients with braces or mouth hardware. The brackets used for braces are cemented to the teeth and can damage teeth if not properly cleaned and maintained.  Children must take special care not to bend or damage the braces wires. Orthodontic patients require a special "braces accessible" toothbrush and tooth care kit. This article will help you choose the best toothbrush and dental care kit for use with braces. Read more...

FDA Approves ParaPRO Natroba for Safe Head Lice Treatment

Head lice, body lice and pubic lice (crabs) embody one of the biggest parenting fears. Different head lice treatments have been marketed; but many, like Lindane (Hexachlorocyclohexane or HCH) have proved too toxic for general use.The FDA just approved ParaPRO's Natroba for head lice treatment. Natroba, or spinosad, is a topical suspension treatment utilizing benzyl alcohol to kill lice. Natroba will be available by prescription initially, but may be sold over-the-counter at some point. Natroba should not be used in children under four years of age and especially not on infants. Read more

Genetic Testing for Mood Disorders

With the Arizona shooting deaths on January 9, 2011, discussion is focused on mental health issues that may trigger violent events. Profiles of shooters often reveal a history of psychiatric issues. Are there genetic

tests that demonstrate a predisposition to mental health issues? Let's look at one commonly diagnosed mental health condition: bipolar or manic-depressive disorder. Read on...