Archive for March, 2008

Genetic Testing for Male Pattern Baldness: Follicular Forecasting or Hair Loss Hunches?

Genetic Testing for Male Pattern Baldness: Follicular Forecasting or Hair Loss Hunches?

Until recently, men who were worried about going bald had few options. Now, however, a company called HairDX is offering men the opportunity to assess their genetic risk of hair loss.

Are You a Teeth Grinder?  Here's How To Stop Bruxism Problems Cold

Are You a Teeth Grinder? Here's How To Stop Bruxism Problems Cold

I'm a teeth grinder. In my sleep I grind my teeth. I didn't know this until the day my right front tooth shattered while eating French onion soup.

Children and Teeth Whitening Treatment – Is It Worth the Risk?

Children and Teeth Whitening Treatment – Is It Worth the Risk?

According to entertainment news reports published in 2007, Britney Spears inquired about having her then-two-year-old son's teeth bleached. At what age is it safe for children and teenagers to have their teeth whitened?

A California Teenager's Personal Breast Augmentation Experience

A California Teenager's Personal Breast Augmentation Experience

We interviewed a California teenager who underwent breast augmentation at 19; find out why she wanted to have implants placed, what she thinks of the results – and how her parents felt about her undergoing plastic surgery.