Teens who drink sports or energy drinks are unknowingly putting their dental health at risk, experts say. The drinks, which are strongly acidic, cause permanent damage to the enamel. A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming… [Continue Reading]
Compound Found in Garlic Better than Antibiotics to Kill Food-Borne Bacteria
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In comparing commonly used antibiotics to a compound isolated from garlic, researchers have found that the garlic compound wins for killing bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses. Scientists are using the finding to try and devise ways to incorporate the compound in the food production process to prevent disease. Researchers at Washington State University have found… [Continue Reading]