http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Is your head where your heart is? It may be now. A strong connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been suggested in recent clinical studies. As many as 75 percent of adults in the United States have been affected by periodontal disease and an estimated 80.7 million adults (1 out of every 3) have been a victim of CVD in 2006 according to the American Heart Association. From the 80.7 million adults in the United States, 38.2 million are less than 60 years of age, which is almost 50 percent. http://www.physorg.com/news166365895.html Medicine & Health Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:45:22 EST news166365895 Here's one more reason to keep your teeth healthy. http://www.physorg.com/news162744151.html Medicine & Health Thu, 28 May 2009 15:42:53 EST news162744151 There are several risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Based on an increasing number of studies linking these risk factors with Vitamin D deficiency, an article in the current issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (May 2009) by William B. Grant, PhD of the Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center (SUNARC) suggests that further investigation of possible direct or indirect linkages between Vitamin D and these dementias is needed. http://www.physorg.com/news162562458.html Medicine & Health Tue, 26 May 2009 13:14:53 EST news162562458 Chronic inflammation, which is at the root of multiple diseases, links periodontal disease to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. http://www.physorg.com/news160752916.html Medicine & Health Tue, 05 May 2009 14:35:36 EST news160752916 Researchers at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry found that a color-changing oral strip is as effective in detecting periodontal disease as traditional methods, and is easier and less costly to administer. http://www.physorg.com/news158584347.html Medicine & Health Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:12:56 EST news158584347 Scientists at the University of Michigan have developed a method of gene delivery that appears safe for regenerating tooth-supporting gum tissue -- a discovery that assuages one of the biggest safety concerns surrounding gene therapy research and tissue engineering. http://www.physorg.com/news158333286.html Medicine & Health Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:28:31 EST news158333286 Scientists at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening today in Miami Beach, report new studies on the connection between oral disease and systemic disease. A recurring theme is the relationship between periodontal (gum) disease and infant prematurity, diabetes, or stroke. http://www.physorg.com/news158152158.html Medicine & Health Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:10:55 EST news158152158 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. http://www.physorg.com/news157787096.html Medicine & Health Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:45:32 EST news157787096 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 green tea consumption could cure disease and heal wounds, recent scientific studies are beginning to establish the potential health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention. http://www.physorg.com/news155495441.html Medicine & Health Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:11:30 EST news155495441 Faced with plummeting investments and an unsteady job market, many Americans are feeling the effects of the recent economic crisis. In fact, a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that over 80 percent of Americans rank money and the economy as significant causes of stress. And while chronic stress can lead to a host of health problems, including a weakened immune system and increased blood pressure, it can also take its toll on periodontal health. If left untreated, periodontal disease may result in even more serious, and potentially expensive, overall health complications. http://www.physorg.com/news153139269.html Medicine & Health Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:42:03 EST news153139269 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. http://www.physorg.com/news152455207.html Medicine & Health Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:40:44 EST news152455207 The next person who reminds you to floss might be your cardiologist instead of your dentist. Scientists have known for some time that a protein associated with inflammation (called CRP) is elevated in people who are at risk for heart disease. But where's the inflammation coming from? A new research study by Italian and U.K. scientists published online in The FASEB Journal shows that infected gums may be one place. Indeed, proper dental hygiene should reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke and heart disease independently of other measures, such as managing cholesterol. http://www.physorg.com/news148578252.html Medicine & Health Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:44:12 EST news148578252 Scientists at the University of Michigan have shown that gene therapy can be used to successfully stop the development of periodontal disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The findings will be published online Dec 11 in advance of print publication in Gene Therapy. http://www.physorg.com/news148227890.html Medicine & Health Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:24:50 EST news148227890 Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to an American Journal of Cardiology report available online today. Led by investigators from Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the findings suggest persons with increased levels of inflammatory markers associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease might be identified by asking about oral health history. This group might not be detected by traditional cardiovascular risk screening. http://www.physorg.com/news146830783.html Medicine & Health Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:19:43 EST news146830783 A new company, DegraSense Ltd, has been established to develop a point of care dental diagnostic that could improve the treatment of periodontal disease and other inflammatory conditions. http://www.physorg.com/news143198038.html Medicine & Health Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:13:58 EST news143198038 (PhysOrg.com) -- Periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of incident Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While diabetes has long been believed to be a risk factor for periodontal infections, this is the first study exploring whether the reverse might also be true, that is, if periodontal infections can contribute to the development of diabetes. The full study findings are published in the July 2008 issue of Diabetes Care. http://www.physorg.com/news137682253.html Medicine & Health Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:04:13 EST news137682253 Periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of incident Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While diabetes has long been believed to be a risk factor for periodontal infections, this is the first study exploring whether the reverse might also be true, that is, if periodontal infections can contribute to the development of diabetes. The full study findings are published in the July 2008 issue of Diabetes Care. http://www.physorg.com/news137260019.html Medicine & Health Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:46:59 EST news137260019 In dental offices all over the world, patients are often told they are not flossing enough or instructed to floss more. As the old saying goes, you only need to floss the teeth you want to keep. After all, not flossing regularly can lead to tooth decay and to periodontal disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. http://www.physorg.com/news137258044.html Medicine & Health Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:14:04 EST news137258044