Much-needed new antibiotic shows great promise for treating gum disease
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A new antibiotic being developed at the UVA School of Medicine appears ideal for battling periodontal disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Search Results for research
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AAA: Teen driver, teen passenger in vehicle increases risk of death in accidents
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Teen drivers put everyone on the roadway at risk of a deadly crash, especially if they are bringing teen passengers along for the ride.
Low-impact exercise and you
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Have you been wanting to exercise but feel like you have to watch those knees or ankles? Low-impact exercise is exercise where the amount of stress placed on the knees, hips, and ankles are minimal.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport selected for rocket lab’s first launch site, integration facility on U.S. soil
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Rocket Lab, a California-based company, has chosen Virginia Space and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport as the location for Launch Complex-2 (LC-2), Rocket Lab’s first launch facility located in the United States.
BGF Industries to invest $7 million to relocate HQ, R&D to Danville, Pittsylvania
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BGF Industries, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance technical fiber materials for global markets, will invest $7 million to relocate its corporate headquarters and R&D operation from Greensboro, North Carolina to the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Antibiotic resistance emergence influenced by wet and dry seasons
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Greater access to antibiotic drugs, together with their misuse and overuse, has accelerated the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria worldwide.
Morgan Griffith: Gut tidbits
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Before the start of the 2019 fiscal year on October 1, the House of Representatives passed several appropriations bills combined with a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal Government.
‘Healthstorian’ travels in vintage camper capturing history of health in Southwest Virginia
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The vintage camper may not look much like a recording studio from the outside, but its goal is to record and preserve health stories of individuals from all backgrounds throughout Southwest Virginia.
Study in the science of play: Does early engagement help premature babies thrive?
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Infants born very preterm, at or before 28 weeks gestation, are at high risk for developmental impairments.
Mark Obenshain elected chairman of Virginia Crime Commission
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Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) has been elected chairman of the Virginia State Crime Commission.
