Does gum disease play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s? Scientists believe this may be the case after their study found further evidence of the link between bacteria in a common type of gum disease and people with dementia. Researchers say their findings offer hope for a new way of tackling the illness,… Read More »
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Two of every five common diseases are at least partially influenced by a person’s genetics, the largest U.S. study of twins ever conducted finds. Nearly 40 percent of 560 different diseases have a genetic component, while 25 percent are driven by environmental factors… Read More »
New research conducted in an animal model has uncovered an intriguing fact about the uterus, namely that it seems to interact with the brain and affect memory. The uterus may have other roles beyond reproduction, new research suggests, and removing the uterus could affect memory. The best-known role of the uterus is its function in… Read More »