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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
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5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Final Show Set For May 5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Final Show Set For May
5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Final Show Set For May 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
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Missing, Endangered Alert Issued For 83 Year Old Man: Pennsylvania State Police Missing, Endangered Alert Issued For 83 Year Old Man: Pennsylvania State Police
Missing, Endangered Alert Issued For 83 Year Old Man: Pennsylvania State Police UPDATE: Robert Hodson was found safe and reunited with his family on Thursday morning, according to police. ORIGINAL: Police are asking the public for help locating a missing man they believe may be in danger. Please contact PSP Lancaster if you have any information of HODSONs whereabouts. pic.twitter.com/WO5jFRr6a8 — Trooper Kochka (@PSPTroopJPIO) December 9, 2021 Robert Hodson, 83, of Lancaster County, was last seen in the first block of Dry Wells Road in Bart Township on Wednesday around 8:30 a.m., according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Hodson is described as 5 fee…

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by Jillian Pikora