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Gum Disease Linked to Heart Health Risks, Study Finds

5/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Hiroshima University uncovers a startling link between gum disease and heart health. The bacterium P. gingivalis can invade the bloodstream, leading to heart fibrosis and heightening the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). With AFib cases nearly doubling worldwide, addressing gum disease could be a vital step in safeguarding heart health.

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A groundbreaking study from Hiroshima University uncovers a startling link between gum disease and heart health. The bacterium P. gingivalis can invade the bloodstream, leading to heart fibrosis and heightening the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). With AFib cases nearly doubling worldwide, addressing gum disease could be a vital step in safeguarding heart health.