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Tooth Whitening: Expert Help on Getting a Brighter Smile
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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People want whiter teeth, surveys show, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has some advice on how to accomplish that.
Over time, teeth can become less white due to a number of causes, including food and drink, tobacco use, age, trauma and medications.
Accord...
It's Back-to-School, and Who's Popular or Not Remains Key
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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"She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers,"Taylor Swift laments to her popular crush in the song "You Belong With Me."
The lyrics of longing to fit in at school reflect an old trope re-confirmed by a
Thinner Cheeks, Lots of Tweaks: America's Plastic Surgeons List Trends
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2023
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From sculpting faces to show off cheek bones to removing excess skin above the eyelid, interest in a nip and tuck is up, an online survey of plastic surgeons reveals.
The findings are based on responses from a selected group of members of the American Academy of Facial P...
Avoiding 'Wine Teeth' This Holiday Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2022
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Red may be a traditional holiday color, but no one wants to wear it on their teeth.
An expert offers some tips for keeping "wine teeth"at bay during your holiday parties.
"When you drink red wine, you're encountering a triple threat to your teeth's whiteness: antho...
Minor Facial Scars Don't Affect Others' First Impressions, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2022
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A facial scar may make a person self-conscious, but it doesn't change another person's first impressions of their attractiveness or confidence, a new survey shows.
The results found that a single, well-healed facial scar may even increase perceived friendliness, accordin...
Measuring Up: Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Height
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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The answer to how tall a child will be is typically an estimate based on an average of the parents' heights.
But an Australian study that included more than 5 million people has found that m...
Pregnancy Undermines Body Image in Half of Women
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2022
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Many women are unhappy with how their bodies look both during and after pregnancy, and it's an issue that can trigger postpartum depression and
As Pandemic Eases, It's Boom Times for Cosmetic Surgeons
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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Even after dropping 25 pounds, Megan Gilbert still had some insecurities when she looked in the mirror.
"After breastfeeding two kids and losing weight, my breasts no longer looked how I wanted them to," she said. "And I thought, 'Why be unhappy with this one part of my ...
Unrelated Folks Who Look Alike Share Similar DNA
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
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A person's unrelated lookalike, commonly known as a doppelganger, may actually share genes that affect not only how they appear, but also their behavior.
In a new study, scientists did DNA analysis on 32 sets of virtual twins -- people with strong facial similarities -...
Feminizing Facial Surgery Gives Mental Boost to Transgender People
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2022
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Transgender patients who get gender-affirming surgery to create more feminine facial features say it's a big boost to their mental health, a new study reports.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), compared the mental health of 107 patients awa...
Do You Really Need That Nose Job? Selfies Distort Facial Features, Study Shows
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2022
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With the advent of smartphones came the rise of selfies, shared daily by "like"-seeking millions across social media.
But a small new study suggests that, unlike photos taken with regular cameras, smartphone selfies distort facial features in a not-so-flattering way. And...
Science Reveals Secrets of 'Puppy Dog Eyes'
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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If you've ever wondered how your pooch flashes those "puppy dog eyes" that melt your heart, a new study may provide some answers.
The researchers identified certain muscle features that help dogs look so cute, and it suggests that thousands of years of selective breeding...
People With Scars Are Their Own Toughest Critics: Study
- March 22, 2022
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Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it's important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.
Doctors can help by outlining the healing process and explaining what their scars will look like in the...
Kardashian's Figure a Tough Ideal for Women at Risk of Eating Disorders
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2022
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The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of "perfect" bodies can undermine the
Could Face Masks Make You Better-Looking?
- Robert Preidt
- January 14, 2022
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Want to look more alluring? Wear a mask.
Really.
That's the takeaway from Welsh researchers who found that masking up may make men look more attract...
Highly Inbred, French Bulldogs Face Higher Odds for 20 Health Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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French Bulldogs are incredibly cute, sporting adorable snub snouts, big round heads, bright wide eyes and large bat ears.
Unfortunately, the physical traits that make them one of the most popular breeds in the United States and United Kingdom also saddle them with a host...
Gender-Affirming Mastectomies Give Boost to Patients' Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2021
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Gender-affirming breast removal (mastectomy) can greatly enhance a patients' mental well-being, a new study finds.
Gender-affirming mastectomy is the most common type of gender-confirming surgery, but there's "not a lot of information out there about how exactly these ty...
Lyme Disease Often Spotted at Later Stage in Black Patients
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2021
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The tell-tale sign of Lyme disease is its bulls-eye rash, but that might be harder to spot in Black people, who are often diagnosed with more advanced disease than white people are, new research suggests.
The first sign of Lyme disease looks different on darker skin, and...
Fur Find: Genes Uncovered Behind Cats' Spots & Stripes
- Cara Murez
- September 14, 2021
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Your favorite tabby cat may seem to have little similarity to her relatives in the wild, but all share a key gene that gives them their distinctive look.
Why cats' coats are decorated with stripes, spots and blotches has long been a mystery. Now, researchers have identif...