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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Artificial intelligence was implicated as influential in the April 2025 suicide of 16-year-old Adam Raine. His father, Matthew Raine,
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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Only about 36% of Americans use a fluoride mouth rinse daily, according to Statista.com, even though most people could
Palate Widening Can Build Straighter Smiles
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It’s not uncommon to see a young child with a palatial expander. The orthodontic device isn’t traditional orthodontic braces.
Rochester Ranked as Second Worst City for Asthma in America!
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