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Recent studies have suggested that the addition of menthol to cigarettes is associated with increased smoking frequency and nicotine dependence among U. S. youth.

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Tooth gems are small jewels that are bonded to the tooth surface.  The intent is purely esthetic , the bling!  Some could be temporary and some permanent.  However, either one can pose some inherent oral health risks, including the increase likelihood of trapping plaque which can lead to cavities.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Initiating tobacco use during childhood (9 to10) was associated with inferior cognitive function (brain activity) and reduced brain structure.  The results of a study showed that tobacco users continued to have significantly lower scores in higher-order cognitive functions, particularly in oral reading recognition and auditory comprehension compared to nonusers.

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The Food and Drug Adminstrtion sent a waring to a Florida based company for illegally marketing flavored nicotine gummies, which the agency said resemble candy and could be harmful if eaten by small children.  "Nicotine gummies are a public health crisis just waiting to happen among our nation's youth, particularly as we head into a new school year.

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Maternal obesity appeared associated with increased risk for asthma in offspring, whereas maternal underweight increased risk for childhood dermatitis.  Your mother's health during pregnancy can affect you years into the future and predetermine your long-term health to some extent. 

Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology

What's the one item that never leaves your side?  It goes into the bathroom with you. You use it in the kitchen.  It often touches your face, your desk and, well, just about any other surface within arm's reach.  It is your smartphone.  And the tasks listed above are just some of the reasons it's a breeding ground for germs and a cesspool of bacteria.  These germs can make you, your family and anyone else you come in contact with sick.  In fact, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention estimates 80 percent of all infections are transmitted by hand, and our smartphones have basically become an extension of that.

USA Today

Data from the 2015  to 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that more adolescents and young adults reported having depression in 2020, highlighting that 9.2% of Americans ages 12 and older experienced a past-year major depressive episode. They also noted that depression increased most rapidly among adolescents and young adults and increased among nearly all sex, racial/ethnic, income and education groups.

HealthDay News

The CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infection in K-12 schools.  It includes everyday actions that schools can take to prevent and control the spread of repiratory and stomach viruses.  Some of the strategies include:

1.  Teach and reinforce proper hand washing and respiratory etiquette.

2.  Takes steps for cleaner air and improving ventilation in schools.  

3.  Clean, sanitize, and disinfect, when apporpriate

4. Promote vaccinations afor students and staff

5.  Have staff and students stay home when they are sick.

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