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Ready to give up the lead vest?

Dental x-rays have long involved donning lead-lined shields. But new guidelines from the American Dental Association say that using the vest is no longer necessary. What has changed?

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Stat of the Week

Almost 25 million children and adults in the US have asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recent discontinuation of Flovent, a popular medication used to control asthma, sent many people scrambling to find other medicines that will help them stay healthy.

If you or your child have asthma, what should you know about the available options? And what questions should you ask your healthcare provider or asthma specialist?

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