May 2009
What s the Difference Between a Cold Sore and a Canker Sore?
A cold sore is the outward symptom of an outbreak of (and previous infection by) the herpes simplex virus, probably the type 1 strain. Cold sores are the most common form of herpes simplex infection and are otherwise known as quot;herpes labialis quot;, which is the infection that occurs when the virus comes into contact with oral mucosa tissue or
June 2008
New Study Confirmed a Link between Cigarette Smoking and Type 2 Diabetes
A new analysis of multiple published studies has shown that cigarette smokers run an increased risk of contracting adult-onset diabetes, in comparison with those who never smoked.
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