Studies Suggest Good Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Dementia

Studies Suggest Good Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Dementia

Approximately 75% of people don’t replace their toothbrushes as often as they should, but perhaps people will be more inclined to keep up with good oral hygiene habits when they hear about the new research suggesting that losing teeth nearly doubles the risk of developing dementia. A study of elderly people published in the Journal […]

Banking Industry Reacting to Deregulations and Administration Change

Banking Industry Reacting to Deregulations and Administration Change

Thanks to deregulation in the financial industry, the banks could soon enjoy much more freedom and earn even more financial security. According to CNBC, after top Federal Reserve official Daniel Tarullo resigned from office, the banking industry collectively let out a big sigh of relief. Tarullo was a strong advocate for regulation within the banking […]

How One Hospital Stopped Hospital-Borne Infections Using Copper

How One Hospital Stopped Hospital-Borne Infections Using Copper

Hospitals are supposed to help sick patients get well. But when people with compromised immune systems are admitted, they sometimes end up becoming even more ill as a result of hospital-borne infections. Now, one Virginia hospital is making good use of established research by utilizing one specific element — copper — in their equipment and […]

Advances in Fertility and Pregnancy Technology Paving the Way for Safer Births

Advances in Fertility and Pregnancy Technology Paving the Way for Safer Births

From in-vitro fertilization to ultrasound imaging, there have been many advances in pregnancy technology over the last few years. Approximately one in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy, which means these technological advances are very sought after by couples attempting to conceive. New research has revealed that multiple-embryo transfer, which was […]