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Legionnaires' Disease Prevention: 10 things you need to know By Shea Karssing

   Legionnaires’ disease prevention should be on the radar for any school, nursing home, healthcare institute, hotel or other large building. The disease may not be as rare as you think, with a 450% increase of reported cases in the past two decades. What is Legionnaires’ disease?Legionnaires’ disease develops when people breathe in small droplets… Read More: Legionnaires' Disease Prevention: 10 things you need to know By… »

Warning: Gum Disease Might Be an Early Sign of Diabetes

According to a local study, severe gum disease could be one of the early signs of diabetes and pre-diabetes. Photo: racorn/123rf.com Diabetics, especially those who have poor blood sugar control, are two times more at risk of gum disease than non-diabetics. From July 2016 to April 2017, the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) detected undiagnosed… Read More: Warning: Gum Disease Might Be an Early Sign of Diabetes »

The Dangers of Bacteria from periodontal disease By John Powers

   Periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease, is the in infection of the tissues that hold your teeth. This is usually caused by the immense amount of bacteria in our mouths that build up with mucus and other particles that form plaque. Brushing and flossing help rid of plaque before it becomes tartar which… Read More: The Dangers of Bacteria from periodontal disease By John Powers »