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Brushing, Flossing Could Help Protect Against Dementia

Dementia has been added to the long list of health problems potentially associated with poor oral health. The finding, published in Neurology,1 suggests dental health is associated with hippocampal atrophy — shrinkage of the hippocampus brain region that serves as a marker for Alzheimer’s disease.2 In short, “Retaining more healthy teeth without periodontal disease may… Read More »

Your Job Could Put You at Much Higher Risk for Flu

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Your job may significantly increase your risk of catching the flu, with potential implications for the spread of other infectious diseases including COVID-19, according to new research. On average, working folks are 35% more likely to get the flu than those without jobs, but… Read More »

Controversial Alzheimer’s drug a godsend for a trial participant, but price tag could put it out of reach

Mike O’Brien, 73, was fortunate to join a clinical trial for a new Alzheimer’s treatment for those in the early stages of the disease. Still, he and his wife worry about the day the trial ends and they will be on the hook to pay for the exorbitantly priced monthly infusion. The Food and Drug… Read More »

Mixing COVID-19 vaccines could be making the best ‘of a bad situation’

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada With AstraZeneca delays, and 36 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna scheduled to come, mixing for potentially hundreds of thousands of people may become unavoidable Author of the article: Sharon Kirkey Publishing date: May 05, 2021  •  7 hours ago  •  5 minute read  •  32 Comments A Peel Region… Read More »

Using Cannabis To Treat Migraine Could Increase Risk of Rebound Headaches, Says Study

Washington, March 2: A recent study suggested that people using cannabis for migraine relief can develop rebound headaches, similar to overuse headaches experienced by people who use too much migraine pain medication. The preliminary study released on March 1 and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting being held virtually… Read More »