News tagged with gum disease
Related topics: bacteria
Study finds new evidence of periodontal disease leading to gestational diabetes
A new study by NYU dental researchers has uncovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they don't smoke or drink, ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 04, 2009 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
The more oral bacteria, the higher the risk of heart attack
Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 01, 2009 |
4.2 / 5 (6) |
0
Go green for healthy teeth and gums
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 05, 2009 |
4.4 / 5 (5) |
1
New data show periodontal treatment doesn't reduce preterm birth risk
The study, involving researchers from Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is one of the largest randomized trials to date to look at the link between the two conditions.
Jan 29, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
