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Gum health may be risk factor for dementia, study suggests

But gum disease, especially the more advanced type known as periodontal disease, can affect much more than our mouths. Periodontal disease is associated with a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia, making reduced access to dental care during the coronavirus pandemic a major concern, …

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As virus aid stagnates, Trump despises aid for cities

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected Democratic demands for aid to cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus aid package and lashed out at Republican allies as talks stalled over aid for millions of Americans. Another legislator tested positive for the virus. Republicans, beset by delays and internal strife, …

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