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New at-home test for gingivitis protects oral health

Imagine having a personal dental detective right in your bathroom! Scientists have come up with a brand-new device that can alert you to potential tooth troubles before they become a full-blown smile emergency. This high-tech gadget is like having your own oral health guardian, keeping an eye out for the early warning signs of common […]

Published on September 9, 2023

Large Study Finds Opposites May Not Attract After All

They say ‘opposites attract’, but a new study challenges this age-old belief. Researchers analyzed a whopping 200 studies involving millions of couples, only to find that there is little evidence to support the notion that people are drawn to those with opposite traits or characteristics. It’s like expecting magnets with the same polarity to stick […]

Published on September 8, 2023

Funding Uncertainty Looms for 988 Crisis Hotline Call Centers

Imagine you’re playing a game of telephone, where each person passes on a message. The game starts out strong, with an increase of 33% in calls to the new three-digit crisis hotline, 988. But the program’s financial future is like a shaky tower of blocks. The federal government provided $1 billion in funding from the […]

Published on September 7, 2023