Monitor lizards are often confused with common house lizards. At first glance, both have long bodies, sharp claws and extended tails. When people see .

While many people are scared of sharks thanks to their rows of razor-sharp teeth, the changing waters might be rendering the creatures from “Jaws” a little less fearsome. Growing acidity in the ...

Imagine a world where damaged tooth enamel could be fully restored, rather than just patched with temporary fixes. This vision is moving closer to reality, thanks to scientists at the University of ...

What if the secret to stronger, cavity-proof teeth was hiding in your hair? It sounds wild, but scientists from King’s College London may have found a way to use keratin, the same protein that makes ...

In Rockford, we are witnessing a troubling betrayal. The REGROW cannabis tax revenue — funds explicitly created to repair the harm done to Black communities by decades of discriminatory drug policies ...

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...

There are specific conditions that need to be met for the drug to regrow teeth — it might not spontaneously grow new teeth in just any person who takes it. A rumor has circulated online since at least ...

If you've been staring at your teeth and thinking they could stand to be a little brighter, don't impulsively start a teeth-whitening project, dentists warn. That's because taking the time to plan ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Minoxidil, the active medical ingredient in products like Rogaine, is a well-known treatment for hair loss, but has poor water solubility and skin ...

From candy corn to caramel apples, October is a spooky season for your teeth. And when it comes to dental procedures, sometimes the words “root canal” can evoke fear. Dr. Steven Katz, President of the ...