When to get braces for kids: why orthodontists are encouraging early action

When it comes to orthodontic care, many parents may wonder when to get braces for kids. After all, in previous generations, it was common to wait until patients were almost in their teens – anywhere from age 12 to 14 – to discuss the need for dental braces. But now, the American Association of Orthodontists is recommending age 7 as the ideal time to begin considering orthodontic treatment ...

Spain braces for more protests over economic woes

Spanish activists angered by their grim economic prospects plan to demonstrate nationwide Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of a movement that inspired similar groups in other countries.

Recession-hit Slovenia braces for more austerity

LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - Slovenia is gearing up for more austerity after the government won pledges of support from powerful unions and most political parties for a package of cuts designed to set the economy back on the path to sustainable growth.

County braces for whooping cough, Lyme disease

Jackson County health officials are bracing for an increased number of whooping cough and Lyme disease cases in 2012.

Spain braces for more protests over economic woes as activists resume campaign

By The Associated Press MADRID - Spanish activists angered by grim economic prospects planned nationwide demonstrations Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of their protest movement that inspired ...

Spain braces for more protests over economic woes as activists plan to demonstrate nationwide

By By Monica Lopez, The Associated Press MADRID - Spanish activists angered by their grim economic prospects plan to demonstrate nationwide Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of a movement that ...