In Matters Of Health

In Matters Of Health

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50 secrets from real-life dentists

Dentists from across the country share what they're really thinking as they peer at our teeth.

Problems not to ignore 

Also: 

• Tips for good breath
• Why flossing is key
• Electric toothbrushes

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Dietary sugar linked to high cholesterol

Added sugars in packaged foods may increase the risk of heart trouble, a new study says.  

How much is too much? 

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• More on the study
• 'Good' cholesterol info
• How to lower cholesterol

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Extra pounds can boost breast cancer risk

Even gradual weight gain nearly doubles women's chances of breast cancer, a new study finds.  

A pound a year 

Also: 

• New guidelines on testing
• Prevention drugs studied
• Check body mass index

Report: FDA may set legal limits on salt

Health advocates say regulating sodium could be the best way to reduce heart attacks.  

FDA's main target 

Also: 

• How salt affects health
• E. coli cases down
• Genes and Alzheimer's