Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, a form of early periodontal disease. Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked ...

Scientists are learning that inflammation and a runaway immune response connect severe gum disease to a number of systemic conditions. Credit: John Soares While the proverb ‘Don’t look a gift ...

Diabetes is another condition that is closely linked to gum disease. Older adults with diabetes are more likely to develop ...

Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body processes sugar, leading to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels. For people over 50, managing diabetes becomes even more important because it can ...

There is a long list of risk factors that increase the ... alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and gum disease, among others. The latter-gum disease or periodontal disease-may be the reason ...

Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person's risk of cognitive decline. People with gum disease experienced altered connections between different brain regions ...

Now, new research from the Forsyth Institute shows a link between periodontal (gum) disease and the formation of amyloid plaque, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. "We knew from one of our ...