Health

Stop tooth decay before it starts – without killing bacteria

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Oral bacteria are ready to jump into action the moment a dental hygienist removes the plaque from a patient’s teeth. Eating sugar like other carbohydrates ensures that the bacteria quickly build up this tough and sticky biofilm and produce acids that corrode tan enamel, leading to …

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Controversial preacher tests positive for COVID-19 in South Korea

A cluster infection of COVID-19 around a church is alarming authorities. 17 August 2020, 12:24 p.m. 4 min reading Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article SEOUL, South Korea – A controversial South Korean minister tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an anti-government mass on Saturday that drew tens of …

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Micro- and nanoplastics detected in human tissues

Credit: Unsplash / CC0 Public Domain Plastic pollution of land, water and air is a global problem. Even if plastic bags or water bottles break to the point that they are no longer an eye, small fragments can still contaminate the environment. Animals and humans can absorb the particles, with …

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Seattle, WA Coronavirus Updates and News For August 17th

Seattle, WA | 15h The state reported 15 additional deaths in 10 counties on Sunday. Capture of the latest developments. Auckland Level 3 COVID-19 Restrictions remain in place as New Zealand works to contain outbreaks of common coronavirus (Photo by Hannah Peters / Getty Images) SEATTLE, WA – Health officials …

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