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Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that disrupts the growth and function of both brain and body. There is no safe level of lead exposure, and even the smallest traces can impair memory, learning and ...

They've become as ubiquitous on British high streets as coffee shops—bubble tea outlets offering their Instagram-worthy ...

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning introduced the “Chop, Look, Listen” campaign to educate parents and child ...

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — In the United States, the most common disease kids face during childhood are cavities. That's according to the CDC. And, according to the Cleveland Clinic, about 36% of Americans ...

JACKSON, Tenn. — Every year, emergency dental care leads to more than 34 million hours of missed school. As families prep for the new school year, back-to-school checklists often include doctor visits ...

Despite different snack and drink habits, no clear link was found between toddler diets and tooth decay, emphasizing that childhood cavities have many causes beyond what kids eat. Study: Early-life ...

Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly 1 in 3 third-graders had cavities during the 2021–22 school year. This ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Olga Ensz is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community ...

(THE CONVERSATION) “He hides his smile in every school photo,” Jayden’s mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son. I first met Jayden – not his real name – as a patient at the ...