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New study suggests gum disease could elevate Alzheimer’s risk

New study suggests gum disease could elevate Alzheimer’s risk

A new study suggests that gum disease could elevate the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The research, which has been published in the Science Advances journal, found that a specific strain of bacteria, P gingivalis, could have a part to play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Stephen Dominy, lead author, said that past studies have […]