I’m a periodontist, here’s how I avoid gum disease (and why I skip mouthwash)

[ Over half of the British public have signs of gum disease. Gingivitis, a painful inflammation of the gums, is a precursor to periodontal disease [bacterial infection of the gums and teeth] which can cause tooth decay, gum recession and even bone loss in the jaw, as well as impacting the rest of the body. … Read more

FDI: FDI rises 64% to 18-month high in October

[ NEW DELHI: Foreign direct investment jumped 64% in October to $8.4 billion — the highest in 18 months — as the bleak global economic environment shows some signs of improvement amid moderating inflation and a pause in interest rate hikes by central banks.Latest data released by RBI showed that on a gross basis, inflows … Read more

IPI rebounds 2.7% in October 2023 on robust performance in mining sector

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The Industrial Production Index (IPI) rebounded 2.7 per cent in October 2023, spearheaded by the robust performance of the mining sector, alongside continuous growth in electricity and manufacturing output, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said. Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the IPI regained positive momentum in October … Read more