A new study drives home the importance of tooth brushing and flossing (EurekAlert!)
Chicago — The list of excuses for not brushing or flossing is endless, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, these are two tasks that should not be omitted from the daily hygiene routine.

‘Sexual Healing’ puts viewers in uncomfortable position (Boston Globe)
There’s a lot of nervous giggling during “Sexual Healing,” a new Showtime reality series from producers Joe and Harry Gantz of HBO’s “Taxicab Confessions.” As couples share their sexual problems and fantasies with therapist Laura Berman, they frequently laugh through their words. They sound both giddy to be giving up long-held shame and fearful of leaving their private safety zones.

Snapvine gives voice to social networks
Humorous voice messages that inform friends of their bad breath or body odor may not seem like a big business opportunity.

From the Cubicle (Chicago Tribune)
Live play-by-play of today’s Cubs-Pirates game from a guy in the Tribune Tower basement. After the Cubs trotted out two rookie starters yesterday with mixed results we return to the surest thing this banged-up and over-matched team has: Carlos Zambrano.

Decreased Gingival Bleeding And Less Bad Breath With Daily Tooth Brushing And Flossing (Medical News Today)
The list of excuses for not brushing or flossing is endless, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, these are two tasks that should not be omitted from the daily hygiene routine.Researchers found that tongue and tooth brushing in combination with dental flossing significantly decreased gingival bleeding by 38 percent after a two-week oral hygiene program. [click