Health News: [diabetes ]: Researchers explore possible gum disease-dementia link

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Taste of the Vine & Auction set for Aug.... npc-news.lompocrecord.com Sun, 11 Aug, 2013 12:00 AM PDT Sansum Diabetes Research Institute is once again hosting its popular fundraiser, the 12th ann... Continue reading Researchers explore possible gum disease-dementia link Sun, 11 Aug, 2013 12:48 AM PDT Bacteria-laden mouths and bleeding gums are giving researchers plenty to think about. Turns out gum disease is linked to a greater risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and even pregnancy complications. A study last week found evidence that bacteria linked to gingivitis went to brains afflicted b... Continue reading Alzheimer's risk seen to rise with blood-sugar levels Sun, 11 Aug, 2013 12:47 AM PDT Higher blood-sugar levels, even those well short of diabetes, seem to raise the risk of developing dementia, a major new study finds. Researchers say it suggests a novel way to try to prevent Alzheimer's disease - by keeping glucose at a healthy level. Continue reading Event to help teach managing diabetes Sun, 11 Aug, 2013 12:29 AM PDT The Diabetes Center of Excellence will host a day for people to learn how to manage the disease. Continue reading Higher blood-sugar levels tied to increased dementia risk Sun, 11 Aug, 2013 12:01 AM PDT Higher blood-sugar levels, even those well short of diabetes, seem to raise the risk of developing dementia, a major new study finds. Researchers say it suggests a novel way to try to prevent Alzheimer's disease — by keeping glucose at a healthy level. Continue reading Open thread: A profile too far? Sat, 10 Aug, 2013 11:21 PM PDT In 10 years' time all newborn babies could have their genetic code mapped at birth. A complete DNA read-out could help to detect, or predict, conditions such as diabetes and heart failure. However, the automatic mapping of babies' genes is bound to pose questions of privacy and how the information will... Continue reading Local Habitat for Humanity group helps repair Finksburg man's home Sat, 10 Aug, 2013 09:17 PM PDT FINKSBURG — Jerry Gibson said he used to do various jobs that required manual labor, such as plumbing, laying brick and installing pipes. That was, until he had to have his right leg amputated due to complications with diabetes. Continue reading

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