Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Vaccinating livestock against common disease not only improves animal welfare, it’s good for the planet too.

David Barrett, Professor of Bovine Medicine, Production and Reproduction, University of Bristol • conversation
Dec. 21, 2023 ~7 min

Genes may connect mouth diseases and cancer

The same genes that affect diseases in our mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Jan. 20, 2023 ~5 min


No, it's not just sugary food that's responsible for poor oral health in America's children, especially in Appalachia

Appalachia has one of the highest rates of oral health problems per person in the US.

Mary L. Marazita, Director, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics; Professor of Oral Biology and of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Oct. 3, 2022 ~9 min

Device adds feelings to lips in virtual reality

A new way for people to receive tactile feedback in virtual reality uses the lips, mouth, and tongue. "It makes the experience much more immersive."

Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
May 2, 2022 ~6 min

Lots of carbs may mess up oral health for postmenopausal women

New research indicate higher intake of carbs and sugary foods (think breads, baked goods, soda, etc.) affect oral health for postmenopausal women

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
April 18, 2022 ~5 min

HPV vaccines will reduce cancer, but not until 2045

HPV vaccines will yield significant reductions in throat and mouth cancers in the US, but not for about 25 years, a new study shows.

Barbara Benham-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Sept. 7, 2021 ~6 min

Retainer test is first step toward restoring mouth function

New tests with a modified retainer are a first step toward restoring lost oral function with electrical stimulation.

Amy Halbert-Texas A&M • futurity
July 1, 2021 ~6 min

Smartphone images identify acne and mouth bacteria

Researchers have figured out a way to use images from a smartphone to identify potentially harmful bacteria on the skin and in the mouth.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
June 14, 2021 ~7 min


Harvard researchers analyze bacteria in the human mouth

Harvard microbial ecologists take an up-close look at mouth bacteria.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Feb. 2, 2021 ~6 min

More vitamin C may ease bleeding gums

What causes bleeding gums? It can be more than a sign of gingivitis, researchers report. Bleeding gums may also mean you need more vitamin C in your diet.

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 2, 2021 ~7 min

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