Dr. Charles Alan Kass DDS

In the early 19th to the 20th century, parents would have been surprised to know that future generations would be free from childhood diseases. Diphtheria was then one of the most common diseases that took the lives of thousands of children, while polio left thousands of children crippled. Measles...

Breads, rolls, and bagels are one of the most important sources of calories in our diet. It provides us with carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including iron and folic acid. Still, some people feel that bread is a diet wrecker, adding pounds to the existing weight, while others feel that...

In 2014, 47-year-old Virginia Harrod found a lump in her breast, which was actually stage III breast cancer. She was immediately started on shock-and-awe chemotherapy, but as it turned out, the cancer was chemo-resistant and the tumor only grew with each treatment. Harrod then underwent a double...

Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's and Colitis affect over 1.6 million Americans and nearly 100,000 more people are diagnosed with IBD each year. Like many other diseases, IBD does not discriminate based on age or gender. It is commonly seen that younger adults are more like to be diagnosed...

Prince, the screen name of Prince Rogers Nelson, is among the celebrity casualties of 2016. Described as one of the most influential artists of all time and an icon of the rock and roll era, his music is described as innovative and defined the music scene of the 80s. He released his debut in 1978 at...

Introduction Jaw pain is described as an uncomfortable, painful, and debilitating condition that can have a sudden or gradual onset. The exact symptoms also depend on the underlying cause of jaw pain. When a person has jaw pain, it can significantly affect his or her ability to speak and consume...