Pathogens Contribute to Aortic Aneurysms
When it comes to oral health and cardiovascular disease, there is much research that indicates a significant connection. Oral pathogens have been implicated time and…
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Research Uncovers Key Component of P. gingivalis Invasion
Researchers at the Forsyth Institute and Northwestern University have discovered that a specific protein plays an essential role in the progression of gum disease. They…
Oral Microbiome Implicated in Glaucoma Pathology
Can poor oral health have an effect on your eyesight? New research published in the Journal of PLOS ONE connects the oral microbiome with glaucoma,…
Telomeres: The Secret to the Fountain of Youth?
What if the road to the Fountain of Youth began in the mouth? Researchers in London have found a link between periodontitis, oxidative stress, and…
The Role of Pathogens in Oral Cancer
New research published in Oral Microbiology suggests that common periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis plays an important role in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma….
Insulin Resistance a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
A lot of progress has been made in recent months with regard to Alzheimer’s disease research—from a significant connection between heart disease and dementias to…
Oral Pathogen Impairs Body’s Response to Infection
Many studies in recent years have analyzed the ways in which periodontal pathogens travel through the body and incite an immune response that elevates risk…
Pre-Diabetes Ups Cancer Risk 15%
People with pre-diabetes have a 15% increased risk of cancer, according to a study published in the journal Diabetologia. The study, which aimed to evaluate…
Reducing Medical Costs of Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes spend 2.3 times more in medical care than people without diabetes. As the cost of health…
Oral Health Not a Priority in Hospitals
Hospitals—we go there to get better; to recover from trauma and illness. Yet new research suggests that being hospitalized may not mean better health for…