What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

In the age of ‘whitened, straightened, veneered smiles’, the distance between ruined poor teeth and healthy, wealthy teeth is growing.
ZME Science on MSN

Energy poverty is forcing millions of families to burn toxic plastic waste just to cook their meals

Burning plastic waste for household fuel, or to manage household waste, may be far more prevalent in poor urban areas in ...

Researchers issue warning about overlooked factor that could drive millions into poverty: 'Closely intertwined'

While complex factors — including cultural traditions, historical interactions with other peoples, and policies enacted ...

Why cheaper power alone isn't enough to end energy poverty in summer

Australia is an energy superpower. We have abundant natural resources, high average incomes and one of the highest per-capita ...

House rejects D.C. tax changes, potentially costing the city $600M in revenue

GOP proponents say they want to preserve tax cuts for residents and businesses. D.C. officials say the move would produce ...
The Economist

More than a third of cancers arise from preventable risks

The results highlight the continued health risks posed by smoking, which has been linked to at least 15 types of cancer. Even those who quit can have a heightened risk of developing cancer for decades ...
Business Recorder

Determining factors of foreign investment in Pakistan

However, the more important and immediate advantage for countries like Pakistan is the direct association of foreign direct ...
ahajournals.org

Burden of Coronary Artery Disease as a Predictor of New Vascular Events and Mortality in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Insights From the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study

Studies in young patients with stroke identified coronary artery disease (CAD) as a main contributor to mortality. In the present NOR‐SYS (Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study), we aimed to investigate ...