In movies and books about Vikings, the ancient seafaring conquerors don’t pause their revelry to remove gristle from their teeth with toothpicks. But in real life, they did, according to a new ...

While toothpicks are handy and convenient, they may not be the most logical or safe choice when trying to get food out of your teeth. Here's what you need to know about the risks of using ...

Deep brain stimulation can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in some individuals. Knowing what to expect before and after the procedure may help you determine if it’s right for you.

They should be easy to eat, with or without utensils. The toothpick has become a universal instrument used to spear passed ...

If you’ve ever had a particularly nasty fracture, your doctor may have prescribed the use of an electronic bone growth stimulator. These wearable devices produce a pulsed electromagnetic field ...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure that delivers magnetic pulses to the brain to change neural activity. It is used to treat mental health disorders, particularly ...

Brain stimulation therapies use electrical currents to alter the brain’s activity. They can treat conditions such as major depression and substance misuse disorder. However, side effects such as ...

Saint Louis University’s Geriatric Education Center (GEC) offers cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), a support group for people experiencing memory challenges. Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is ...