Study finds how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis – Times of India

Study finds how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis – Times of India

TOKYO: Periodontal disease, which affects the gums and tissues around the teeth, is one of the most common dental disorders globally. Periodontal disease, which is most commonly caused by the growth and deposition of bacterial biofilm around the teeth, can eventually lead to tooth loss if not treated properly.Periodontal disease, which is most commonly caused…

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NYPD’s top cop resigns amid subordinate’s bombshell sex harassment allegations

NYPD’s top cop resigns amid subordinate’s bombshell sex harassment allegations

The NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed police officer resigned abruptly Friday amid bombshell allegations he demanded sexual favors from his subordinates on the force, the latest scandal to rock the NYPD and the Adams administration.  The sudden resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey came just hours before Lt. Quathisha Epps, who holds an administrative post in…

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Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon’s giant fish, the giant pirarucu

Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon’s giant fish, the giant pirarucu

Two years of record-breaking drought have dealt a heavy blow to what is arguably the Amazon’s most successful sustainable economy: the managed fishery for the giant pirarucu. In Brazil´s Amazonas state, almost 6,000 riverine dwellers authorized to fish have reported a sharp drop in production and rising costs. They are demanding aid from the federal…

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