Perio Bacteria: As Bad as a High-Fat Diet
We all know the perils of a high-fat diet. It puts us at risk for heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other short- and long-term health…
Category Archives: Inflammation
Kids with IBD Have More Oral Health Problems
Children with inflammatory bowel disease tend to have more caries, increased inflammation, and a greater need of periodontal treatment, according to a recent study in…
Is Taking Fish Oil Good for Your Mouth?
Your heart-healthy regimen may also help stave away the effects of gum disease, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research. The…
Dental Decay May Worsen IBD
A healthy mouth may be especially important for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, according to a new study published in Oral Diseases. According to the…
Oral Inflammation: The Secret to Better Health & Improved Outcomes
Let’s face it. At this point, everybody knows and understands that inflammation is bad. You’d be hard pressed to go a single day without seeing…
Perio Disease & Endothelial Function Have Researchers Seeing Red
In a study entitled Biomarkers of cardiovascular disease are increased in untreated chronic periodontitis: a case control study, published in the Australian Dental Journal, researchers examined the…
Inflammation Testing Proving Valuable Predictor of Cardiac Risk for Corporate Wellness Programs
Cleveland HeartLab CEO to present findings at Health & Wellness Congress http://www.clevelandheartlab.com/. (PRNewsFoto/Cleveland HeartLab Inc.) CLEVELAND, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Leading companies are increasingly recognizing that traditional…
The Genetic Marker that Could Spell Trouble for Your Health
Periodontal disease is quickly being recognized as a medical condition with systemic ramifications. While it is still essential to address periodontal disease from a traditional…
Why High HDL Isn’t Your Best Bet Against Heart Disease
Good heart health used to be simple, raise your HDL and lower your LDL and you’ll lower your risk for heart disease. New research from…
Infections damage our ability to form spatial memories
Infections damage our ability to form spatial memories (via http://stateofglobe.com) Increased inflammation following an infection impairs the brain’s ability to form spatial memories – according…