Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Through Gum Infection
Research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may not be solely caused by aging, but also by infection. A recent study found a strong link between gum disease and the deadly spread of Alzheimer’s. The pathogen behind chronic periodontitis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, was discovered in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients. The study, led by Jan Potempa, a … Read more