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TikTok claims ‘tongue scrapers’ can cure bad breath – here’s what the evidence actually says

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Tongue scraping has long been part of daily hygiene routines in many parts of the world.

Key Points: 
  • Tongue scraping has long been part of daily hygiene routines in many parts of the world.
  • But while there’s some evidence to back these claims, the practise could also come with risks.
  • Poor oral health can lead to a build-up of biofilms containing certain bacterial species which cause dental decay (cavities), gum disease and bad breath.
  • But there’s less evidence showing whether these techniques are also effective for preventing tongue biofilms and bad breath.

Tongue scraping

  • However, these reviews did find that the benefits of tongue scraping were shortlived and needed to be done using a specific technique to be effective.
  • There are other caveats when it comes to tongue scraping.
  • In these instances, tongue scraping will do little to solve bad breath.
  • One study has suggested that tongue scraping may actually enrich the amount of nitrate-reducing bacteria on the tongue.
  • It will be important for further research to be done with more participants to better determine both the potential benefits and harms of tongue scraping.

Should I use a tongue scraper?

  • It’s also likely that the benefits and downsides of using a tongue scraper would differ for each person.
  • Good oral hygiene will probably be enough to fix bad breath – and aggressive tongue scraping may actually risk making your tongue bleed.
  • We also don’t yet fully know how tongue scraping will affect good bacteria on you tongue.
  • Scrape your tongue, or clean your tongue with a toothbrush, with care, if you must.


Zoe Brookes does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Masculinity expert Michael Flood on boys and men behaving badly

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The scandal has brought back a debate about whether single-sex schools are fit for purpose and the culture they foster.

Key Points: 
  • The scandal has brought back a debate about whether single-sex schools are fit for purpose and the culture they foster.
  • To discuss this and what leads some men and boys to treat women badly and too often violently, we’re joined by Michael Flood, professor at the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology.
  • Flood researches masculinity and gender justice, interpersonal violence and engaging men in violent prevention.
  • So, for example, the highest rates of sexual violence offending in Australia are among young men 15 to 19.

International Experts Gather at CLAP@JC Conference in Hong Kong to Discuss Career & Life Development for Youth in 21st Century Digital Era

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.

Key Points: 
  • He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.
  • he shared results from the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), highlighting findings related to the well-being and career development of Hong Kong students.
  • A systematised CLD framework, "Hong Kong Benchmarks for Career & Life Development" (HKBM) has been developed and benchmarked against global best-practice and is now being implemented in one-third of Hong Kong secondary schools and over 115 non-profit youth centres.
  • Thus far, CLAP@JC has engaged 122 local secondary schools, 115 nonprofit youth-service units, and 3,700 employers in its network.

TRON DAO at ETH Denver and Host of TRON Builder Tour Denver Stop

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Geneva, Switzerland, March 4, 2024 – The TRON DAO team attended ETH Denver, one of the leading events in the blockchain space.

Key Points: 
  • Geneva, Switzerland, March 4, 2024 – The TRON DAO team attended ETH Denver, one of the leading events in the blockchain space.
  • In conjunction with this, the TRON Builder Tour (TBT) ETH Denver event unfolded, drawing enthusiasts into the dynamic world of the TRON ecosystem with an event packed with insights, networking, and more.
  • Feb 28th, the TRON Builder Tour event at ETH Denver offered a deep dive into TRON's ecosystem, featuring tasty treats and food, educational sessions, and networking opportunities.
  • Through its participation at ETH Denver and the hosting of the TRON Builder Tour event, TRON DAO reinforced its dedication to advancing the blockchain industry.

Teako Minerals Establishes Project Hub in Norway Spanning over 3,818 Square Kilometres From North to South and Becomes Norway's Largest Mineral Exploration Company

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2024) - TEAKO MINERALS CORP. (CSE: TMIN) (the "Company" or "Teako") is delighted to announce the establishment of a substantial Norwegian Project Hub (or "The Hub") divided into four (4) districts and spanning thirty-one (31) projects over an area of 3,818 square kilometers ("sq.km") (or 381,800 hectares) realized through staking of prospective copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, gold, molybdenum and rare-earth-elements (or "REE's") projects for further assessment (see Figure 1,2,3,4 and Table 1). This strategic move positions Teako as the country's largest exploration company in terms of total project size.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic move positions Teako as the country's largest exploration company in terms of total project size.
  • Teako Minerals Corp establishes itself as Norway's most significant mineral exploration company in terms of project size, with thirty-one (31) hub projects and three (3) main projects in four (4) districts.
  • Teako's total landholding in Norway, including the Vaddas and Lomunda-Venna projects, now measures 5,458 sq.km (or 545,800 hectares).
  • Furthermore, the Project Hub functions as a de-risking mechanism by providing flexibility in project development within the Company.

US Presidential Candidate and Impact Investor Jason Palmer to Speak at The Activist Investor Conference March 21 in NYC

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Monday, March 11, 2024

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2024) - US presidential candidate Jason Palmer, an entrepreneur, impact investor, and philanthropist, has joined the speaking roster at The Activist Investor Conference hosted by DealFlow Events on March 21.

Key Points: 
  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2024) - US presidential candidate Jason Palmer, an entrepreneur, impact investor, and philanthropist, has joined the speaking roster at The Activist Investor Conference hosted by DealFlow Events on March 21.
  • Palmer will discuss "Conscious Capitalism and Shareholder Activism" during the event, drawing on three decades of experience in the capital markets.
  • He has held executive and leadership positions at multiple organizations, including Microsoft, Kaplan Education, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the impact investor firm New Markets Venture Partners.
  • As with all DealFlow Events, the Activist Investor Conference 2024 promises to deliver.

Student Leadership Network's Whole Girl Education National Conference Focuses on Closing the Gap in Gender Equity

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The annual conference in NYC brings together educators of girls and gender-expansive youth to deepen their practices to support and expand girls' leadership spaces.

Key Points: 
  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2024) - Student Leadership Network , a nonprofit advancing educational equity for students in diverse, under-resourced communities nationwide, announces its second Whole Girl Education National Conference taking place on March 17-19, 2024.
  • Hosted at renowned girls' school, The Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City, the Whole Girl Education National Conference will explore Whole Girl theory and practice with distinguished speakers and innovative and inspiring breakout sessions designed by and for fellow education leaders.
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    This year's conference theme is "CLOSING THE GAP: The Role of Girls' Education in Creating a More Equitable World."
  • We are working together with educators across the nation to improve the quality of education and outcomes for girls and gender-expansive youth."

International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Provides Tactical Training to Two Ukrainian Instructor Pilots and Receives Request from the Ukraine MOD to Train 30 More

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Ukrainian Air Force has submitted a formal request with Canada's Department of National Defence to proceed with the training.

Key Points: 
  • The Ukrainian Air Force has submitted a formal request with Canada's Department of National Defence to proceed with the training.
  • Two Ukrainian pilot instructors began training in October 2023 and have forged a productive collaboration with the Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University (KNAFU) in Ukraine.
  • This fighter pilot training pipeline will be essential to ensure Ukrainian Air Force air superiority once new Western fighters are introduced.
  • ITPS Canada and its tactical training division the International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) is a Canadian success story, as the world's largest independent school of flight test training.

Flapmax Unveils Women in AI Fellowship on Generative AI - FAI Institute

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Friday, March 8, 2024

FAI Institute's WAI program now accepting applications for 3rd cohort; short documentary film on Women in AI showcases program's success

Key Points: 
  • Tampa, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2024) - Flapmax, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, today announced the launch of its Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship program as part of its FAI Institute initiative .
  • Despite this surge, the representation of women in critical roles such as AI Researchers, AI Engineers, and Cloud Specialists remains alarmingly low, accounting for only about 18%.
  • "At FAI Institute, our mission is to advance human potential through cutting-edge research, education, and training programs built for the workforce of the future," said Dr. Dave Ojika, founder of FAI Institute.
  • To learn more about getting involved with the Women in AI program or FAI Institute, please visit www.fai.institute .

Georgia School of Orthodontics Awards Atlanta Area Youths Complimentary Orthodontic Care

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2024) - In keeping with Georgia School of Orthodontics' (GSO) overarching commitment and mission to give back to the Atlanta community, GSO has selected two Atlanta area children for complimentary orthodontic care through its annual Gift of a Smile program.

Key Points: 
  • Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2024) - In keeping with Georgia School of Orthodontics' (GSO) overarching commitment and mission to give back to the Atlanta community, GSO has selected two Atlanta area children for complimentary orthodontic care through its annual Gift of a Smile program.
  • Georgia School of Orthodontics GSO) awarded two Atlanta students with free braces and complimentary orthodontic care through its Gift of a Smile program.
  • The three programs combined have provided more than $250,000 in complimentary orthodontic care to over 70 deserving children, adults and veterans in metro Atlanta.
  • "A critical part of Georgia School of Orthodontics' mission is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care at a lower cost than private practice orthodontics in the school's two patient clinics in Atlanta and Duluth.