Older adults with gum disease are more likely to display signs of white matter damage in the brain, which is correlated with memory decline, balance issues and higher stroke risk. That is according to ...

Poor health in one part of the body often leads to problems elsewhere. A new study links gum disease with an increased risk of damage to the brain's white matter, which transmits signals around the ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a new study ...

In an exclusive clip from the upcoming season premiere of “7 Little Johnstons,” Trent Johnston reveals some devastating news about his health — he has white matter disease, a condition that normally ...

Refsum disease is a metabolic condition. It occurs due to genetic variations, which results in the buildup of a fatty acid in the body. This fatty acid can then cause damage to the white matter of the ...

Older adults with gum disease have more signs of brain white matter damage than those with good periodontal health. The corresponding study was published in Neurology Open Access. "While more research ...