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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which may or may not be associated with a problem with the salivary glands. It…

28 Aug 2009

Pit and Fissure Sealants

Pit and Fissure Sealants

A fissure sealant is a material that essentially covers the grooves of teeth. Protecting deep grooves reduces the chance of tooth decay on the top…

26 Aug 2009

Energy Expenditure: How the Body Burns Calories

Energy Expenditure: How the Body Burns Calories

The human body converts the food consumed by the individual into energy. Energy produced from food in the human body is used to maintain the…

18 Aug 2009

Making a decision on circumcision

Making a decision on circumcision

Male circumcision is a surgical procedure which involves the removal of the foreskin (also known as the prepuce) of the penis.

31 Jul 2009

How Facial Hygiene Can Affect the Eyes

How Facial Hygiene Can Affect the Eyes

Preventing exposure of the eyes to foreign substances and damage as a result of such exposure is simple and can be achieved largely through keeping…

30 Jul 2009

Effect of Environmental Factors on Sperm Health

Effect of Environmental Factors on Sperm Health

Environmental factors which have evidence of an association with male infertility, include heat, radiation, chemicals and trauma.

23 Jul 2009

Lasers and your Health

Lasers and your Health

The light generated by a laser is produced by nuclear mechanisms and has a number of unique and desirable characteristics but it also poses a…

17 Jul 2009

Cryopreservation

Cryopreservation

Cryopreservation refers to the process of freezing human gametes, embryos and/or ovarian or testicular tissues, with a view to thawing the cells for use in…

16 Jul 2009

Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)

Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)

Flu vaccines are products given to people so that their immune systems are better able to recognise flu (influenza) infection, and therefore has a better chance…

15 Jul 2009