STORIES AT THE HEART OF HEALTH, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
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December 8, 2016 | The PulseIf sharks had a tooth fairy, they'd be 'rolling in dough'
Unlike humans, who only get two sets of teeth, sharks can have up to 20 rows of spare teeth stored in their jaws. They lose and replace hundreds of te... -
December 8, 2016 | The PulseGrillz have always been a big deal from the Etruscans to Meek Mill
Who is the new aristocracy investing in mouth décor? One sales representative says his clientele includes “a lot of athletes, a lot of celebrities, so...
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December 8, 2016 | The PulseDentists reassess their role amid growing opioid crisis
Firsts can be life changing. Think about your first kiss.Your first time behind the wheel of a car. But what about the first time you got a prescripti... -
December 8, 2016 | The PulseParents face dilemma with tongue-tied babies: to snip or not to snip
Is a procedure aimed at fixing breastfeeding complications a medical necessity, or trendy diagnosis? -
December 8, 2016 | The PulseMy dad hasn’t had anything to eat or drink in two years
When I ask him what the last meal he ate was, he hesitates, trying to remember:"I love chicken, maybe it was chicken? I don't know." -
February 23, 2017 | The PulseArtificial pancreas could mean “freedom” for diabetic patients
For years, people have been frustrated with the slow pace of innovation in diabetes care. About one million Americans have Type 1 diabetes and many of... -
February 23, 2017 | The PulseCan a battery-operated cat help combat dementia?
Many nursing homes try to replicate the feeling of home for their residents - but let's face it, no matter how fancy the place is, it never quite... -
February 23, 2017 | The PulseStudying skiers' risky behavior to improve avalanche safety
Snow scientists at Montana State University are tracking risky decision making in the backcountry.