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Older Faces, New Stories: How Seniors See Each Other

June 28, 2026

In later life, the face still matters a lot. People judge each other by smiles and teeth, even when they are older. Scientists wanted to know what seniors think about the faces of their friends and neighbors. They asked people who were 65 or older to share their thoughts. The study was open a

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Young Athletes and Face Injuries: How COVID-19 Changed the Game

November 26, 2025

COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study foun

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Fixing Faces: How Adults Can Still Get Jaw Surgery

October 23, 2025

Most people think jaw surgery is only for teens. But guess what? It's not just for kids. Adults can get it too, even if they have fake teeth or implants. Sometimes, people wait too long to fix their jaw. They might pull teeth, get dentures, or even implants. But these don't fix the real problem. Th

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Understanding Cancer Risks in Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome

April 8, 2025

Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. It is part of a group of conditions known as RASopathies. These conditions are caused by mutations in genes that control cell growth and division. People with CFC face a higher chance of developing cancer. This is due to the genetic change

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Four Decades of Transformations: Looking Back at Craniofacial Surgeries

February 10, 2025

Imagine this, it's been 40 years since a special medical journal first appeared. This journal isn't your average read, it's all about craniofacial surgery. The journal started in 1983, and it has been a big deal ever since. This milestone is a great chance to look back at all the changes in the worl

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Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on Your Face and Airway

February 4, 2025

Sleep apnea is a problem that affects many grown-ups. It's when a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep. This can happen because the airway gets blocked. But did you know it also changes the face and airway? Let's dive into how. First, let's talk about how sleep apnea messes with t

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Seeing the Effects of TCDD on Baby Mouse Skulls

January 18, 2025

Scientists found out that TCDD, a harmful chemical, can mess up the skull development of baby mice if their mothers are exposed to it early in pregnancy. They did scans and saw that bones were not forming properly. Some sutures, which are the places where bones meet, were fused too early. Also, part

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Switching Medications: How Tofacitinib Works for Psoriatic Arthritis

December 28, 2024

Everyone's body responds differently to treatments. For people with psoriatic arthritis, switching from one medication to another can sometimes be a tricky business. But what if you could switch straight from one drug to another without any hiccups? That's what researchers found out about a medicati