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‘Do I really need to floss?’ and other common questions about dental care
You’ve probably heard this dental advice before: Brush your teeth twice a day. Remember to floss. Get those pearly whites to the dentist twice a year. But are they true? And why do we have to do these things? We asked dental hygiene professionals to answer five basic questions about how to care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Here’s what they had to say. 1) How often should I really brush my teeth? Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR You should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes a day, according to the American Dental Association. What does that mean? The news, analysis and community conversation found…
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Massachusetts Democrats press J&J for more info on children’s medicine shortage: ‘Key questions remain unanswered’
Massachusetts Democrats despatched a 2nd letter to Johnson & Johnson’s CEO on Thursday to the moment yet again demand from customers far more details on the shortages of children’s Tylenol and Motrin. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Democrat Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Katherine Clark and Lori Trahan sent the next letter to Johnson & Johnson CEO and Chairman of the Board Joaquin Duato, claiming that the company’s initial reaction left essential thoughts unanswered. The team of lawmakers sent their 1st letter on Jan. 12, and the organization responded on Jan. 18. “While your January 18th reply underscored your community statements about improved generation, delivered perception into the scale up of manufacturing dependent…