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Public health
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Almost 40 years later, fallout from Mich. contamination disaster continues
Four decades after polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), a dense, flame-retardant toxin, was accidentally dumped into a Michigan cattle feed supplement, Detroit…
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Fluoridation debate continues across the country
Is there a fluoride debate in your future? Public health advocates hailed the 5-0 vote by the Portland, Ore., city…
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Gum disease, with implications for overall health, affects nearly half of Americans
Nearly half of American adults have some level of periodontal disease, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers…
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Your money or your life? Missouri town had to choose
On KBIA public radio, Jacob Fenston tells the story of a Missouri town faced with a brutal, impossibly high-stakes catch-22.…
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Research delves into disparities in children’s oral health
Poor children suffer from more dental decay than their wealthier peers. In many cases, they may lack private insurance or…
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Candidates to answer questions on science, policy
President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney will answer a series of questions about science and related policy. The…
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Covering tropical storms: Resources, related stories to help your reporting
As Tropical Storm Hurricane Isaac bears down on the Gulf Coast, we have gathered tip sheets about covering natural disasters…
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Campaign pushes children to brush teeth
What do gerbils on a train have to do with oral health? Take a look at this video to find…
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Berwick reminds next class of doctors of their responsibility
Several weeks ago I got an email from a Democrat on the Hill that said, “This might make you cry,…
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Months-long debate ends with fluoridation levels reduced
“The great Milwaukee fluoride debate is over,” reported Don Walker in his July 24 story for the city’s Journal Sentinel…