Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What's the point of flossing?
It turns out, flossing might not be the vital habit that you thought it was. After an Associated Press investigation found that the medical benefits of flossing are unproven , the federal government says there’s little scientific evidence that it prevents gum disease.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readIt turns out, flossing might not be the vital habit that you thought it was. After an Associated Press investigation found that the medical benefits of flossing are unproven, the federal government says there’s little scientific evidence that it prevents gum disease.
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4 of 4A possible sales tax hike and the future of LA transit- 0:30A possible sales tax hike and the future of LA transit
- 12:15Olympic sex-testing and the history of policing athlete gender
- 27:03When did the abortion debate in America begin?
- 41:33What's the point of flossing?You’re reading this