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...press the 2 key to move up, the 8 key to go down and so on. I was even more impressed by the upcoming version of Tetris that Ericsson managed to squeeze into its T28 world phone. Even though the screen is no bigger than a piece of Trident gum, I had as much fun playing my favorite video game as I ever did on a computer...
...country at large is brushing and flossing itself into a frenzy. So why are some Americans still falling prey to poor oral health? According to a sweeping report issued Thursday by the Surgeon General's office, a disproportionate number of minorities and low-income Americans suffer from cavities, gum disease and oral cancer - even as the rest of the nation continues to chalk up victories over the same ailments. Close to half of the nation's poor blacks and Hispanics have untreated tooth decay, compared with 27 percent of poor whites. Researchers are blaming the disparity on a combination...
...does a little gum inflammation manage to disrupt the entire body? Scientists are still feeling their way through this mystery, but Dr. Jeffcoat presents one possible explanation for one unwanted result of gum disease. "Doctors theorize that bacteria in plaque causes infection, which can lead to inflammation. The inflammation means the body is putting out chemicals to try and fight off the infection. And one of the chemicals the body puts out is prostaglandin, which is very similar to drug used to induce labor." So keep flossing and brushing - and remember, the recommended two minutes is longer than you think...
...Rangers' public face, touring Rotary clubs and talking up the team. He avoided the skybox and sat with the fans--chewing sunflower seeds, husk and all. It was the best place to catch the action and evangelize. He'd chat with the players (in English and Spanish), signing bubble-gum cards with his picture on them...
...SYNC Bubble-gum boy band's CD breaks records. Next stop: rehab...