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MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Getting a single CT scan during childhood doesn’t appear to increase a child's risk of a future brain tumor, leukemia or lymphoma, new research finds, but getting four or more scans more than doubles the chances.CT scans use low-dose radiation, which can damage cells. Past evidence about the risks of cancer from these scans in children 18 and younger was conflicting, researchers said.For this study, data was evaluated on more than 7,800 children in Taiwan who were diagnosed with intracranial tumors, leukemia or lymphoma between 2000 and 2013. These kids were matched with more than 78,000 controls within the Taiwanese national health system. The researchers then compared tumor rates for those children who had had CT scans versus those who had...

MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- About 1 in 4 people worldwide experience bad breath, according to the Cleveland Clinic -- but that doesn’t mean you're stuck with it.Discover the most common causes of bad breath (halitosis) and some tried and true ways to get rid of it, for good.Bad breath causes“Bad breath can have various causes, including diet, gastroesophageal reflux [GERD] and poor oral hygiene,” explained Cleveland Clinic dental hygienist Tenika Patterson, in a blog.The Cleveland Clinic notes that the majority of bad breath cases are due to inadequate brushing, flossing and dental cleanings. These can lead you to develop bad breath from:Tooth decayGum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis)Elevated levels of bacteria in your mouth.Other bad breath causes...

MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you’ve ever experienced a toothache, you know how distracting the pain can be. Focusing at work or school, and getting a good night’s sleep, can become next to impossible.But if the toothache is caused by a tooth abscess, the pain can be that much more severe.What is a tooth abscess?What does a tooth abscess look like? The Mayo Clinic defines a tooth abscess as a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur in different areas near the tooth for different reasons. For example, a periapical abscess occurs at the tip of the root. A periodontal abscess, on the other hand, occurs in the gums at the side of a tooth root. Unfortunately, both conditions are relatively common, but periapical abscesses occur more...

MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke.That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not treating the root cause of a toothache can lead to bigger problems down the road.According to StatPearls, it’s estimated that 13% of adults seek care for dental infections or toothache every four years.Here, experts will walk you through the different ways of finding toothache relief.How to get rid of a toothacheCalifornia dentist Dr. Guneet Alag, said the causes of toothaches can be varied.“Toothache could have many causes, including some not directly correlated to oral health, such as a sinus infection," Alag said. "Other cases could be caused by trauma to the face...