tooth loss

Study shows tooth loss, not low-protein intake, drives memory decline in aging mice

by Hiroshima University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Mice that lost their molars showed significant memory decline despite receiving the same diet as controls, hinting at the impact of reduced chewing on brain health. Credit: Rie Hatakeyama Tooth loss doesn’t just make eating harder, it may also make thinking more challenging. A new […]

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Chronic kidney disease may be tied to higher risk for tooth loss

by Elana Gotkine edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be associated with a higher risk of tooth loss, with a higher prevalence of CKD seen among individuals with fewer than 20 teeth, according to a study published online July 20 in Renal Failure. Na-Yeong Kim, from the Chonnam National University School of

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