Oral Bacteria Can Take Over Your Immune System
Historically, the mouth was thought to be separate from the rest of the body. Thanks to research over the last 10 years, the medical and…
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5 Ways Gum Disease Influences Alzheimer’s
A surge of recent research links periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease to the extent that periodontal disease is now being considered a risk factor for…
Oral Bacteria Found in Healthy Placentas
It has long been thought that the placenta was a major barrier safeguarding unborn babies from bacteria as they develop. However, a research team from…
Oral Infection: A Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
Oral infections are being considered a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a January 2014 study published in the Faculty Dental Journal. According…
Periodontal Disease Associated with Gastric Precancerous Lesions
Do oral bacteria contribute to stomach cancer? That’s a question researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry recently posed as they examined the…
Periodontal Disease Linked with Several Cancers
People who receive treatment for periodontal disease may be setting themselves up for a lower risk of cancer down the road, according to a study…
Study Findings Shed New Light on Appendicitis
What affects 8% of the Western world, is the number one cause of emergency surgeries, and might be influenced by oral bacteria? We’re talking about…
Heart Disease & Alzheimer’s Connected?
There is a significant connection between heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers concluded,…
Why You’re Not Out of the Woods After Surviving a Heart Attack
The remnants of a common oral bacterium can cause serious complications after a heart attack, according to a new study entitled “Systemic Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide…
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…