To Fluoridate Or Not To Fluoridate It Is Still Question
New York reports that fluoridation remains debated in many communities. Dentists, scientists, and health officials cite benefits for tooth decay prevention and cost savings, while opponents raise safety and freedom concerns. Studies show fluoride helps enamel and reduces dental care costs, with regulation upheld in court challenges.
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Ethnic Traits Offer Clue To Disease
Dr Jack Lieberman at City of Hope Medical Center reports an inherited disposition to pulmonary emphysema. Studies show about half of cases linked to genetics with a Northern European bias, affecting mainly English Irish German French and Scandinavian backgrounds. Smoking and lung irritants worsen risk, while many groups show lower susceptibility.
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Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Long Beach
Calif
City of Hope Medical Center
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