IN THE NEWS: A study has found, eating plant protein may lower the risk for death over 18 years. Millions of Medicare enrollees with diabetes or chronic kidney disease are missing out on Medicare's covered nutrition counseling benefit.

MAIN: Diet can affect oral health via numerous mechanisms. Certain foods have both beneficial and disease-causing capacity, potentially affecting the teeth, periodontal structures, and mucosa.

TRIVIA: If you have an intolerance to lactose, can you eat butter?

LISTENER QUESTION: Is oil pulling beneficial?

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