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WHO is concerned about sexual transmission of the Zika virus
Following the Second Emergency Committee made by the World Health Organization (WHO) this week, the scientific community is increasingly concerned about the other forms of transmission of the Zika virus, in addition to the Aedes aegypti vector.
According to the Organization, the sexual transmission of the Zika virus is proving more common than anticipated. In addition to the United States, other countries have been reporting this type of Zika virus infection. According to WHO Director-General Margaret Chan, these reports are alarming.
In addition, the Committee reiterated that microcephaly is only one of several conditions that the WHO has already related to the virus and that the disease is also being seen in adults, adolescents and children.
Low weight may be early sign of Alzheimer's
Neurology , included 506 people divided into three groups: people with memory problems, people with mild mental retardation and people with Alzheimer's disease. that it was possible to analyze the brain images and to understand which indicators were associated with Alzheimer's disease. The images showed that 85% of people with mild mental disabilities, who were normal weight or underweight, showed the so-called beta-amyloid plaques, which are a key feature in identifying Alzheimer's disease.
Obesity, physical fitness and periodontal disease
A physically fit body can lead to a healthy mouth? You'll probably want to add regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight to your oral health care routine, which already involves brushing, flossing, and dental visits. According to a study by Japanese researchers, people with healthy body weight and high levels of physical fitness had a lower incidence of severe periodontitis (gingival disease).
