Inadequate Sleep Linked to Insulin Resistance
Researchers have found a link between sleep deprivation and insulin resistance that might explain, at least partially, the link between sleep disorders and increased risk…
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Oral Pathogen May Be The Cause of Atheroma Progression
Periodontal pathogen Treponema denticola is quickly being recognized as a significant player in heart disease, and a new study suggests the relationship may be causal….
Periodontal Disease Linked to Amyloid Accumulation in the Brain
Elderly people with periodontal disease are more likely to have amyloid beta accumulation in the brain, according to a study published in Neurobiology of Aging….
Does Metabolic Syndrome Worsen Periodontitis?
There may be an inflammatory link between obesity and periodontal inflammation and bone loss, according to a new study published in the Journal of Dental…
Micronutrients May Ward Off Gum Disease
Micronutrients in healthy foods may help keep gum disease at bay, according to a study published in Food & Function. Researchers at the University of…
Oral Appliance Therapy Equals CPAP in Reducing BP
More people with obstructive sleep apnea could be candidates for oral appliance therapy, according to a research review in the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine….
Severity of Periodontitis Associated with Severity of Heart Attack
The severity of your gum disease may be an indicator of the severity of future heart attacks, according to a new study published in the…
Periodontal Therapy May Benefit HIV Patients
New research from Case Western Reserve University may soon have physicians recommending periodontal therapy for patients with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The research, published…
Your Rheumatologist Wants You to Have a Healthy Mouth
Researchers are getting closer to understanding the underlying factors that connect rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease, according to an article published in Current Oral Health…
The Sleep Apnea Gender Bias
Approximately 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and while men are significantly more likely than women to be diagnosed with the condition, the…