Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Autism Research—Even As It Aims to Find the Cause

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has shone a spotlight on autism, pledging in a recent press conference to figure out the “cause” of autism and calling the increased incidence of the disorder a “tragedy.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] But he and other members of the Trump … Read more

Reading This Will Make You Want to Floss

Each time you brush and floss, you’re doing more than freshening your breath and preserving your smile. Research suggests you may also be improving your overall health—and maybe even extending your lifespan. People often see dentistry largely as a cosmetic specialty, says Anita Aminoshariae, a professor of endodontics at the Case Western Reserve University School … Read more