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Skipping brushing
Health

Skipping brushing? It could cost you your heart

Pranjal Malewar

The hidden link between oral health and heart disease

Image showing archeologist examining tooth.
Health

Tooth enamel proteins provide insights into human health

Dr. Prajakta Banik

While tooth enamel has helped identify a person's sex, this research focuses on serum proteins in the enamel.

giant species of salmon
Science

Ancient mystery of prehistoric salmon with front teeth

PLOS

Paleontologists believe the teeth may have been used for defense, competitive fighting, or as digging tools.

Asian senior or elderly old woman patient holding to use denture in nursing hospital ward healthy strong medical concept
Health

Hidden issues with tooth loss and denture

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Exploring the journey of patients from tooth loss to denture.

Four discrete episodes of IGD
Health

Vitamin D deficiency was common among children during the industrialization period in England

PLOS

The deficiency was indicated in the teeth of three-quarters of individuals, especially males.

cranial remains of Vittrup Man
Social Science

Vittrup Man lived on the Scandinavian coast before moving to a farming community in Denmark

PLOS

DNA, isotope, protein analysis reveal genetic ancestry and migration of a human found in a peat bog.

Image showing Brush toothpaste
Health

A natural molecule in toothpaste and mouthwash may prevent plaque and cavities

Pranjal Malewar

The molecule is also found to have anti-carcinogenic properties.

Image showing Rhynchosaur.
Science

The diet of ancient herbivores weakened teeth, leading to starvation

Vidya Nagalwade

Ancient reptile rhynchosaur was replaced by dinosaurs 250-225 million years ago.

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