Gum disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers from New York University  reviewed 20 years of data and combined this with newer findings suggesting a link between gum disease, brain inflammation and AD.

“The research suggests that cognitively normal subjects with periodontal inflammation are at an increased risk of lower cognitive function compared to cognitively normal subjects with little or no periodontal inflammation,” says Angela. Kamer, assistant professor of periodontology and implant dentistry at New York University.

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Thursday, 03 June 2010 23:29

Healthy embryos contain a unique protein that directs attachment and helps the mother adapt to pregnancy by modulating maternal immunity and influencing the remodeling of uterine cells.

The protein, Preimplantation Factor, “appears to be essential for pregnancy to succeed,” says Michael Paidas, associate professor at Yale University and co-director of the Women and Children’s Center for Blood Disorders.

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People who sleep for fewer than six hours each night are 12 percent more likely to die prematurely than those who get the recommended 6-8 hours, according to a research review.

The study, published in the journal Sleep, also suggests that consistently getting too much sleep (more than 9 hours a night) could be a cause for concern. While it does not in itself increase the risk of death, sleeping too much can be a significant marker of potentially fatal illnesses.

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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 10:12

Individuals who drink more coffee (regular or decaffeinated) or tea appear to have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of previous studies reported in the December 14/28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

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