Severe periodontitis, or gum disease, has long been observationally associated with broader systemic diseases. Links between bad oral health and hypertension or even Alzheimer’s disease have frequently been detected but it has been challenging to determine whether the relationship is causal. Now, in ...
Researchers say they have unlocked the mystery of how gum-disease bacteria invade the body to cause dementia--a discovery that could lead to preventative measures.
Scientists believe Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 70 percent of all dementia cases, occurs and advances when amyloid beta and other anomalous proteins gradually increase in volume in the brain over the years. Recent studies have shown that gum disease bacteria and an associated toxic subst...
Can a pill cure gum disease?; GOOD HEALTH.Hagan, Pat
It's almost universal knowledge that teeth often succumb to the ravages of dental disease, whether tooth decay, gum disease, trauma and more. But did you know thatdental implants— tooth root replacements upon which new crowns are placed — are also prone to disease of the tissues that attach...
(healthday news) -- people with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns. diabetics who suffer from other diseases caused by small blood vessel damage -- diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy -- are also at...
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Diabetes and gum disease: Does oral health matter? Periodontal (gum) disease (PD) is a prevalent condition that has a bidirectional relationship with diabetes. A person with diabetes, especially poorly cont... I Midwood,P Hodge - 《Journal of Diabetes Nursing》 被引量: 0发表: 2018年 For ...
I couldn’t agree more. Not only will treating gum disease probably protect you against cancer, but it will improve the health of your heart and your brain, too. Treat gum disease for a healthier heart and brain It’s important to remember that once bacteria from your gums enter the blood...
In addition, being overweight or obese is a recognized risk factor for many other major health problems including osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and breathing problems, mental health issues like depression, and gallbladder disease.Weight loss drugs approved by the FDA since 2012 include:...