Science News, April 2016

The work has profound implications for public health, given that more than 65 million American adults are thought to have periodontal disease, which occurs when bacterial overgrowth inflames the gums and can lead to erosion of gums and bone. If it turns out that periodontal decay drives other diseases, doctors would have a new, and relatively simple, means of prevention.

Science News, January 2016

As the risks of obesity during pregnancy emerge, researchers hope more young women on the verge of starting families see the importance of maintaining a healthy life—and that the culture around them will support efforts to do so.