Gum disease has been linked to premature birth, leading some scientists to believe bacterial infections in the mouth can increase inflammation in the body.Gum disease…
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F.D.A. Nominee Faces Steep Climb to Senate Confirmation
Dr. Robert Califf, a former agency commissioner, is encountering opposition over federal opioid and abortion policies and his industry ties.Dr. Robert Califf, a former agency…
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Officials Urge Mask-Wearing At Super Bowl As L.A. Still Reels From COVID Surge
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and California Gov. Gavin Newsom being photographed maskless at the NFC Championship may have weakened the message.L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and…
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The doctor insisted he was — but he felt it couldn’t be true. One of them was right.The doctor insisted he was — but he…
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For the past year, scientists have been looking for the source of strange coronavirus sequences that have appeared in the city’s wastewater.For the past year,…
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6 Myths About Donating Blood Right Now
There’s a huge blood shortage in the U.S., and banks need your help. Don’t let these misconceptions deter you from giving.There’s a huge blood shortage…
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Army To Immediately Start Discharging Vaccine Refusers
More than 3,300 service members are at risk of being thrown out soon.More than 3,300 service members are at risk of being thrown out soon.Read…
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Science Podcast Limits Episodes To Only Fact-Checking COVID-19 Misinformation On Spotify
“Spotify’s support of Joe Rogan’s podcast has felt like a slap in the face,” the creators of “Science Vs” wrote in an email to the…
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Doctors Speak Out As Florida Advances 15-Week Abortion Ban
A Florida Senate committee also struck down a proposed amendment to make exceptions to the law in cases of rape and incest.A Florida Senate committee…
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Ohio Family Sues After Wrong Sperm Used During Fertilization Procedure
“Since then, our lives will never be the same,” Jessica Harvey Galloway told reporters after learning her dad was not actually her biological father.“Since then,…
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