Gum disease, especially in its more advanced form known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by ...

Suspects have emerged, including genetic mutations ... Now a surprising new candidate is emerging: periodontal disease. A wave of new studies suggests that Alzheimer’s may develop in tandem ...

Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, ...

Periodontist is a dental specialising in treatin gum disease and the negative consequences of gingivitis, bone loss and gum ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a family of genetic disorders that causes clusters of cysts to form on the kidney, is among the most common genetic disorders, affecting some 500,000 people in the ...

Gum disease starts simply enough usually as gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums caused by poor oral hygiene or a genetic predisposition to harmful bacteria. If left untreated ...