Gum infection linked to Alzheimer's disease, new study suggests Ashley May , USA TODAY Published 2:20 p.m. ET Jan. 25, 2019 | Updated 12:41 p.m. ET Jan. 27, 2019 00:54 / 00:57 Inform News. Check It Out... Inform Raw CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Alzheimer’s disease could be caused by a gum infection, according to a new study. The study, published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances , suggests the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis that destroys gum tissue in the mouth is linked to dementia and Alzheimer's. Researchers observed the bacteria in the brains of people with Alzhe
Some of the most popular cosmetic treatments performed around the world today utilize neuromodulators commonly known as Botox. Unfortunately, a lot of misconceptions surround it. Several forms of neuromodulators are available in the U.S. and they are very similar in structure and also in results. All are proteins derived from a bacteria called Clostridium. Botox , Dysport and Xeomin are all different brand names of similar formulations. For the purpose of this article, I will refer to them all as Botox. They can provide patients with a more youthful, fresh and rejuvenated appearance when injected by a qualified professional using the right techniques. In this article, I will address a few of the most common misunderstandings surrounding Botox treatments . 1. Botox is Immediate Although Botox does not provide immediate results, changes do begin to appear in 2-5 days. The effects are gradual and develop slowly over the initial 1 to 2 weeks with full results typically at