Is Dentistry a Science? – The Atlantic

In the early 2000s Terry Mitchell’s dentist retired. For a while, Mitchell, an electrician in his 50s, stopped seeking dental care altogether. But when one of his wisdom teeth began to ache, he started looking for someone new. An acquaintance recommended John Roger Lund, whose practice was a convenient 10-minute walk from Mitchell’s home, in… Read More »

California woman suspected of exposing measles to theater showing ‘Avengers: Endgame’

A California woman in her 20s, who had just returned from an international trip, is suspected of exposing measles to an Orange County movie theater showing “Avengers: Endgame,” reports said Wednesday. ‘BRADY BUNCH’ STAR MAUREEN MCCORMICK SLAMS ANTI-VAXXERS FOR USING MARCIA MEASLES MEME NBC reported that The Orange County Health Care agency is warning all… Read More »

Should Adults Get a Measles Booster Shot?

Because of this year’s sharp increase in measles cases — which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has blamed a deliberate misinformation campaign by anti-vaccine activists for — many Americans are wondering whether they need to be vaccinated. The C.D.C. emphasizes that children are the most important group to reach. Outbreaks spread rapidly in… Read More »