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Toothpaste Made From Hair Works Better Than Fluoride, Scientists Say

Toothpaste Made From Hair Works Better Than Fluoride, Scientists Say

Looking for an effective, sustainable toothpaste? It might be on top of your head. Scientists have discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop tooth decay. It might also protect teeth even better than conventional fluoride-based toothpastes, stopping tooth decay in its tracks, according to a new study. When keratin comes …

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Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what she’s said about vaccines, fluoride and more.

Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what she’s said about vaccines, fluoride and more.

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday along party lines, 51 to 47, to confirm Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  President Trump nominated her for the role in March, praising her as “an incredible mother and dedicated public servant” who “understands the importance of protecting our children, our communities, and our future.”  CDC …

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