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Evolving Microbes

Scientists Hope Microbes Found In Extreme Environments Can Yield Lifesaving Drugs. Chemical & Engineering News (5/5, Arnold) reports that scientists are conducting research on microbes found in extreme environments like Superfund sites with the hope that they can...

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Teeth Grinding

Wearing Mouth Guard, Managing Stress May Help With Bruxism. Business Insider (5/2, Schmitz, Wilkin) stated that about “10% of the US population” grind their teeth, which may result in fractured teeth, headaches, jaw pain, and more. The article noted that wearing a...

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Toothbrush Bristles

Toothbrush Bristle Hardness Examined. Bustle (4/27, Sharkey) reports on the difference between the “hardness” of bristles on a toothbrush, writing, “failing to choose the right toothbrush could be inadvertently harming your teeth.” The article outlines the difference...

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Amazing!

Scientists “Print” Heart Using Patient’s Own Cells. USA Today (4/15, Miller) reports, “A team of Israeli scientists ‘printed’ a heart with a patient’s own cells in a world first, researchers say.” This research was the first time “anyone anywhere has successfully...

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Diet Moderation

Sugary Drink Consumption May Be Linked To Increased Risk Of Premature Death, Study Suggests. USA Today (3/18, Molina) reports that researchers have “found an association between people who consume sugary drinks and an increased risk of death.” The findings were...

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World Oral Health Day Today

Celebrate World Oral Health Day On March 20. The ADA News (3/15) reported that World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on March 20. The FDI World Dental Federation organizes the international awareness campaign, which “spreads messages about good oral hygiene...

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Periodontal Disease and Overall Health

Periodontitis May Increase Risk Of Developing Dementia, Study Suggests. Forbes (3/17) contributor Robert Glatter, MD, states that “researchers in South Korea studied the relationship between chronic periodontitis and dementia over a 10 year period,” finding those with...

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Kids and Social Media

Social Media Influencers May Encourage Unhealthy Eating In Children, Study Suggests. NPR (3/4, Neighmond) reports new research indicates social media influencers can encourage children to make unhealthy eating choices. In the study of 176 children aged nine to 11,...

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Oral Health and National Attention

Legislators Put Spotlight On Oral Health. The ADA News (3/1, Garvin) reported, “Several legislators helped put the spotlight on oral health in February,” in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Reps. Mike Simpson, Paul Gosar, Brian Babin, Drew Ferguson,...

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