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Hidden Source Of Alzheimer’s May Lie Outside Brain, Study Finds Hidden Source Of Alzheimer’s May Lie Outside Brain, Study Finds
Hidden Source Of Alzheimer’s May Lie Outside Brain, Study Finds Alzheimer’s disease, long seen as a disorder of the aging brain, may actually begin in an unexpected place: the mouth. Researchers reported evidence that a bacterium commonly associated with chronic gum disease could play a direct role in the development of Alzheimer’s.  The study, published in Science Advances, details how Porphyromonas gingivalis, the pathogen behind periodontitis, was detected in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The findings come from an international team of scientists that included Jan Potempa, a microbiologist at the University of Louisville. Potempa said th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Last Show Set For NJ 5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Last Show Set For NJ
5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Last Show Set For NJ It's getting "Misty" in here.  Johnny Mathis, the legendary jazz and pop vocalist known for his romantic ballads, announced this week that he will retire because of his advancing age and memory loss. The 89-year-old “Chances Are" singer made the announcement via his official Facebook page. “As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year. "So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues, which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts.” The Texas-born Mathis is currently …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Woman Missing In Newark: Police (PHOTO) Woman Missing In Newark: Police (PHOTO)
Woman Missing In Newark: Police (Photo) A 79-year-old Newark woman was reported missing on Saturday, June 8, authorities said. Felisima Alvarez was last seen at noon heading northbound on North 7th Street toward 6th Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Alvarez has been diagnosed with diabetes and memory loss, Fragé said. She speaks only Spanish, Fragé said. She is 5'3" and weighs 130 lbs. and was last seen wearing a long sleeve plaid shirt, blue jeans with an embroidering design on the back pants pocket, and gray, black, and white sneakers with her hair in a bun, Fragé said. Anyone …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Elderly Man Missing In West Orange Elderly Man Missing In West Orange
Elderly Man Missing In West Orange Timothy Robinson has been missing from West Orange since Thursday, May 16, authorities said. He was last seen at 4:25 p.m. on Central Avenue near the Orange border, West Orange police said. Robinson is an elderly man who has memory loss, police said. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket, black sweatpants and a blue hat. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the West Orange Police Department at 973-325-4000.

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by Sam Barron