It’s baseball season, and the Boise Hawks and Idaho Falls Chukars are betting on a great summer. It’s time for some peanuts, Cracker Jacks and enjoying sunshine in the stands. Just don’t use chew tobacco. Even baseball players – well known for their fondness for sticking large … [Read more...]
Avoiding oral cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. We want to review some of the basics to help our readers understand their risks when it comes to oral cancer. What is oral cancer? Cancer that develops in tissues of the mouth (oral cavity) or the throat area which lies behind the mouth … [Read more...]
Quit smoking now – your mouth will thank you
If you are a smoker, take out one of your cigarettes and break it in half. You just saved 11 minutes of your life. Now, take that whole pack and throw it in the trash. Guess how many minutes of your life you just saved? 220! Can you believe that? It’s almost like magic. You just … [Read more...]
Secondhand smoke is bad for children
Smoking continues to decline in terms of social acceptance, but there are still many adults who smoke around children. Whether in the car, at home or elsewhere, children are extremely vulnerable to the ill effects of secondhand smoke. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases … [Read more...]
