For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown that there is a two-way relationship between periodontal disease - more commonly known as gum disease - and diabetes. People with periodontitis have a higher risk of diabetes, and patients with diabetes are three times more likely to develop periodontal disease.
The Mediterranean diet - long known to fight off cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer - can also protect your gum health and ward off inflammation, scientists have found. A new study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, revealed that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruit, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil, can slash your risk of gum disease and inflammation by up to 65 per cent.
I love investigating and debunking things that are trending on social media. As a former Scientific American intern, Youmshajekian has an affinity for reporting stories on consumer health that pique her personal curiosity: I think you ask better questions when you're in the shoes of your reader because you want the same questions answered. You want to get to the bottom of things.
Some people seem to understand they are dying a few months or weeks before death through an intuitive sense, even without discussing it. This is particularly remarkable in patients with severe illnesses, such as cancer, or following a major myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke, as well as in older individuals. Studies in hospitals have shown that more than 80 percent of cancer patients who died were aware of their terminal condition.
When the lungs are attacked by a virus, the damage doesn't stop there. The body's natural defenses cause inflammation while fighting the virus, often leaving lasting problems. The cells that make up the lungs' mucosal lining are exposed to the environment with every breath - both highlighting the risk of infection and emphasizing the need for a robust response. In a paper published recently in Science,
The nasal spray contains an experimental monoclonal antibody meant to reduce the Alzheimer's-related inflammation in Walsh's brain, marking a novel approach to treatment.