A trailblazing review proposed that poor oral health particularly periodontal disease can cause atherosclerotic ...

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It is primarily caused by the build-up of plaque ...

People with diabetes need to be especially mindful of their gum health. This population is more likely to face gum health ...

Worldwide hypertension is estimated to affect up to four-in-ten people over the age 25 - claiming around 7.5 million lives a ...

Last week, I discovered why it is important to start taking care of your teeth when your young and continue taking care of them as you age--a beautiful smile, better overall health, and a fatter bank ...

With early treatment, this is reversible. One case study describes a man who developed dementia with Lewy bodies years after a Lyme disease infection. But it is difficult to tell whether there was a ...

Oral health is a key element in maintaining dogs’ overall well-being, yet this information is still not widely known among ...

New treatments for Alzheimer disease don’t reverse cognitive symptoms, but they do significantly slow progression. Evidence suggests that earlier treatment is most effective. In his first ...

Practising good oral health – caring for both teeth and gums – can avoid painful and expensive treatment later on ...

Where is the only place you go that when you check out, you are asked to set up another appointment for some date six months in advance? Answer: the dentist ...

Constipation in Crohn’s disease may be caused by lifestyle and dietary factors, as well as medical conditions like strictures. Treatment may include eating more fiber, taking laxatives ...