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Medical Oddities: Gummies Good for the Gums

From gummies to hookworms, trackers to vibrating pills, medicine took some unexpected turns this week.

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  • Teraya Smith

  • June 18, 2026

  • 6 min

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Top Institutions in Family Medicine

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Washington University School of Medicine
    Washington University School of Medicine

    St. Louis, MO

    Key Differentiators

    • Dentistry

  • #2

    National Institutes of Health
    National Institutes of Health

    Bethesda, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Dentistry
    • General Health

  • #3

    National Cancer Institute
    National Cancer Institute

    Bethesda, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Dentistry
    • Oncology

  • #4

    Institute of Science Tokyo
    Institute of Science Tokyo

    Tokyo, Tokyo

    Key Differentiators

    • Dentistry
    • Nutrition

  • #5

    Laureate Institute for Brain Research
    Laureate Institute for Brain Research

    Tulsa, OK

    Key Differentiators

    • Dentistry
    • Neuroscience

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Medical Oddities: Gummies Good for the Gums

  • by Teraya Smith

  • June 18, 2026

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