WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Don’t forget to floss: New research adds to evidence linking gum disease with Alzheimer’s disease. The mouth is home to both harmful bacteria that promote inflammation and healthy, protective bacteria, the study authors explained. In the new study, the researchers found that peopleContinue Reading

MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Want to ward off high blood pressure? Don’t forget to brush and floss. A new study finds that severe gum disease may make an otherwise healthy person significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure. “[Our] evidence indicates that periodontal bacteria cause damageContinue Reading

THURSDAY, Feb. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Dental hygienists have a low rate of COVID-19, even though their jobs are considered high-risk, a new study says. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) declared hygienists at high risk for COVID-19, so researchers decided to investigate. They analyzed survey dataContinue Reading

TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Keep flossing: A new study finds that gum disease may raise the chances of hospitalization or death if COVID-19 strikes. The reason? Gum disease can be a sign of inflammation throughout the body. “It is well-established that systemic inflammation is not only linkedContinue Reading

MONDAY, Feb. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the marketing of a new “tongue strengthening” device to cut down on snoring in patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea. Unlike devices used during sleep, this prescription device is used while awake, and isContinue Reading