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Patients resort to DIY dentistry as NHS options disappear – The Guardian

Dentists Patients resort to DIY dentistry as NHS options disappear With most treatment now paid for, is this the tipping point for free health service dental care? An MP’s meet-and-greet visit to a dental practice in their constituency would usually pass without comment. But when the MP is the secretary of state for health and… Read More: Patients resort to DIY dentistry as NHS options disappear –… »

A Man Fought and Killed a Mountain Lion After It Attacked Him on a Run in Colorado

Getty Images©Jerry & Barb Jividen Mountain lion attacks on humans are exceedingly rare—as the Mountain Lion Foundation notes, you’re more likely to drown in your bathtub than face off with one of the big cats, which tend to avoid people rather than confront them. But that was not the case for a Colorado jogger on… Read More: A Man Fought and Killed a Mountain Lion After It… »

Does Exercise During Pregnancy Prevent Postpartum Depression?

While there is some data to indicate that exercise may improve well-being and diminish symptoms of depression and anxiety, the results have been mixed.  A recent randomized controlled trial has explored the efficacy of exercise during pregnancy for reducing the risk of postpartum depression. The Physical Activity for Mothers Enrolled in Longitudinal Analysis (PAMELA) Study… Read More: Does Exercise During Pregnancy Prevent Postpartum Depression? »