Could Gum Disease Be Linked to Alzheimer’s?

New research suggests that Porphyromonas gingivalis, the key bacteria in chronic gum disease, could be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. If you have red, swollen, receding gums and bad breath, you may want to schedule an appointment with your dentist for a checkup. This NewScientist article reports that in studies conducted on mice genetically engineered […]