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New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health.

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Blood type’s influence extends far beyond compatibility for blood donations, affecting the body through multiple biological ...

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The unusual molecular makeup of Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease, may hold clues for understanding and treating the tick-borne disease.

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