The findings build on previous research that established relationships between smoking and Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia, and could point to an opportunity to identify signs of trouble earlier in life, said Jenna Rajczyk, lead author of the study, which appears in the Journal of Alzheimers Disease
The typical packaging of cigarettes, consisting of cardboard, protective liners, and plastic films, poses a challenge in recycling efforts
Pathogenic taxa such as Treponema and Porphyromonas correlated with increased cytokine levels and periodontal inflammation, positioning the EC microbiome as a distinct state with unique oral health risks, closely resembling that of conventional smokers [63]
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