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Glidewell Introduces Addition to Its Silent Nite® Sleep Appliance Brand

Silent Nite® with Glidewell Hinge™ is PDAC-approved for Medicare (E0486), providing dentists with another option to treat patients with sleep apnea

Glidewell, a leader in dental education and a technological innovator in restorative dentistry for more than 50 years, has announced a new addition to its family of mandibular advancement devices, the Silent Nite® Sleep Appliance with Glidewell Hinge™. This device is an extension of the Silent Nite brand, which dentists have been using since 1996 to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For many years, dentists have been requesting a Silent Nite appliance for Medicare-enrolled patients. The introduction of the Glidewell Hinge design now makes this possible.

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Stem Cells Offer Hope for Autism

Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg shows off a freezer deep inside the bowels of the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank at Duke University Medical Center. Known as a thermogenesis freezer, it stores up to 3,640 units of cord blood -- left over from babies' umbilical cords and placenta -- at minus 196 degrees Celsius.

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Florida's 'stand your ground' Law Is 'a license to kill black people,' Attorney Says

Six years after the killing of Trayvon Martin put "stand your ground" laws under a microscope, attorney Benjamin Crump is representing another Florida family who lost a loved one under the law.

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DOJ: 2 Russian Spies Indicted in Yahoo Hack

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that four people -- including two officers of the Russian Federal Security Service -- have been indicted in connection to a massive hack of Yahoo information.

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The Verdict, The Nation, Us

The conviction of Derek Chauvin on all three counts in the death of George Floyd represents a much- needed breeze of change, but it is neither the storm or whirlwind needed to correct the malignant, cancerous attitude of law enforcement against not only Black men and women and people of color, but a society which says it’s alright to be judge, jury and executioner of those having contact with police in particular.

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GOP-led states sue over decision to end Trump-era pandemic restrictions at the US border

Three Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration seeking to stop it from ending Trump-era pandemic restrictions that effectively blocked migrants from entering the US.

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Why CNN is launching a new series on skin whitening

In 2020, the global skin whitening market was reportedly valued at $8.6bn. It is projected to grow to $13.7bn by 2025.

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Here's how close the US is to a possible Covid-19 surge, expert warns

The coronavirus pandemic appears to be in decline, but the US is actually in the "eye of the hurricane" right now, according to a leading epidemiologist.

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Suspect in Texas massacre had been deported 4 times after entering US illegally, ICE source says

The man wanted by law enforcement for the killings of five Texas neighbors -- including a 9-year-old boy -- had entered the US illegally and been deported by immigration officials at least four times, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement source said.

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Why Johnson & Johnson and others are investing in this burgeoning Black-owned haircare company

Infinite Looks, Inc., founder Keenan Beasley wants to help Black women who love working out hit the gym without worrying about "sweating out their edges."

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A New Place Of Worship In Humble, TX Hosts A 3-Day Mega Celebration With Major Giveaways & More

Kingdom Builders Ministries Worldwide in Humble, TX is kicking off the weekend with a community 'Resource & Job Fair' from 10:00am-2:00pm. All events March 1st-3rd are FREE and open to the general public.

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When tech support is life or death: Family and strangers mobilize to get seniors vaccinated

Stefanie Thompson tried for three weeks to help her parents and stepmother, each of whom have preexisting medical conditions, register for appointments to get a Covid-19 vaccine. She called reservation hotlines and woke up early to attempt signing them up on pharmacy and hospital websites. No luck.

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FDA must do more to regulate thousands of chemicals added to your food, petitioners say

Pretend you're pregnant. You're careful about every morsel you put into your mouth, exquisitely conscious about the potential impact on your growing baby's development.

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Uber Vouchers Lets Businesses Buy Rides for Their Customers in Bulk

Uber unveiled a new product Tuesday called “Uber Vouchers” that’s designed to help businesses sponsor free or discounted ride-hail trips for their customers.

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US threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court, will close PLO office in Washington

US national security adviser John Bolton announced Monday that the US will use "any means necessary" to protect its citizens and allies from prosecution by the International Criminal Court.

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April 13, 2020 #SaveUSPS: How You Can Support the United States Post Office and Its Workforce

Last week, the Washington Post reported the White House rejected a bail out proposal for the United States Post Office, which is suffering mightily due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Texas Historical Marker designated for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the late Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, long-time Texas Southern University debate coach, as a significant part of Texas history by awarding an Official Texas Historical Marker in his name. The designation honors his legacy as an important and educational part of local and national history.

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Invisible rogue planets without stars? NASA's new space telescope could find hundreds of them

NASA is on the hunt for rogue planets. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's upcoming observatory expected to launch in the mid-2020s, could reveal a multitude of rogue planets that don't orbit stars in our Milky Way galaxy, according to new research.

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Citywide Initiative: Mayor Turner Announces Inaugural Winners of Evolve Houston's eMobility Microgrants

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the winners of Evolve Houston’s eMobility Microgrants that will fund electric vehicle and charging infrastructure-related projects in many of Houston’s underserved communities. Mayor Turner was joined by the partners at Shell, NRG, CenterPoint, and the University of Houston who together founded Evolve Houston to ensure that the city is at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles.

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Rice names Reginald DesRoches as next president

Provost will assume command of university next summer

Reginald DesRoches, who is now serving as the university’s provost, has been named as the next president of Rice University.