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What's Health Got to Do with It?

Multiple sclerosis research; kiss your dentist goodbye

A scanning electron micrograph shows microglial cells (yellow) ingesting branched oligodendrocyte cells (purple), a process thought to occur in multiple sclerosis. Oligodendrocytes form insulating myelin sheaths around nerve axons in the central nervous system.
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A scanning electron micrograph shows microglial cells (yellow) ingesting branched oligodendrocyte cells (purple), a process thought to occur in multiple sclerosis. Oligodendrocytes form insulating myelin sheaths around nerve axons in the central nervous system.

On this week’s program, how government funding cuts and climate change are affecting people living with multiple sclerosis and health care experts working on a cure. From the personal struggles of patients to the fight for research breakthroughs, Dr. Joe Sirven and his guest explore what it will take to overcome these current obstacles.

Guest:

Then, drilling into conventional wisdom. A preventative dentist encourages patients to brush up on dental science and rethink how they care for their teeth. Despite routine brushing, flossing and dental exams, some people are still plagued with cavities and other oral ailments. She believes the key to oral health involves rebalancing the mouth and provides tips on how to protect teeth without undergoing invasive dental procedures.

Guest:

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