Researchers Discover New HIV Replication Pathway Antiretroviral treatments to slow the progression of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have significantly extended the lifespan—and improved the quality of life—of infected individuals.…

New Drug Approved for Treating HIV Although advances in treatment have enabled people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to live longer, healthier lives, more than 50,000 new infections…

Gingival Stem Cells Show Promise for Tissue Regeneration A study published in July in the Journal of Dental Research’s online edition suggests that gingivae may contain ideal properties for harvesting stem cells. Spearheaded by Songtao Shi,…

Study Suggests Link Between Alzheimer's and Periodontitis The association between periodontal diseases and a variety of systemic diseases is well known, and now researchers may have found another link. New research published online in…

Periodontal Diseases May Impair Quality of Life It’s no surprise that periodontal diseases negatively impact both systemic and oral health, but most studies fail to consider the additional effects on patients. To rectify this, a team of…

Hyaluronan Containing Gel May Improve Periodontal Wound Healing A new study suggests that the application of a hyaluronan containing gel may be a useful adjunct to scaling and root planing for patients with periodontal diseases. The…

Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Increased Prostate Cancer Risk In Men Fatty acids commonly found in omega 3 fatty fish and fish oil supplements have long been advocated as beneficial to health. However, a study titled "Plasma Phospholipid

Happiness May Improve Heart Health Smiles may add miles to heart health, according to a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, which found that a positive outlook on life and overall optimism may protect against coronary

Lactobacillus Strains and Sugar Fermentation All Sugars Are Equal Lactobacillus Strains and Sugar Fermentation All Sugars Are Equal Are all sugars created equally? In the case of Lactobacillus, and its ability to ferment, the answer is a…

Study Links Vitamin D and Periodontal Health in Older Men Study Links Vitamin D and Periodontal Health in Older Men A new study, "Vitamin D and Periodontal Health in Older Men," published in the July issue of Journal of