A newly published study from researchers at Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine reported the first documented link between a mother with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus. Other published studies have linked pregnancy-associated gum disease to pre-term birth, low birth weight babies, and gestational diabetes.

A newly published study from researchers at Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine reported the first documented link between a mother with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus. Other published studies have linked pregnancy-associated gum disease to pre-term birth, low birth weight babies, and gestational diabetes.

[Question] ||| "Can gum disease be transmitted from one person to another?"

[Question] ||| "Is there a link between gum disease and other diseases or bodily ailments?"

The ASHLine, a tool in providing free quit smoking support and NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) items such as the patch, gum lozenge or medication at free or reduced costs, is helping open a new Phoenix gym.

It seemed impossible. I wanted to make a zero-sugar, low-carb version of a cake that is made from almost nothing but sugar and carbs.

It seemed impossible. I wanted to make a zero-sugar, low-carb version of a cake that is made from almost nothing but sugar and carbs.

Veterinarians are quick to explain the importance of brushing, but studies show that 65 percent of pet owners do not brush their pet’s teeth. By investing up to 2 minutes a day brushing your pet’s teeth, you can improve their health and enjoy their fresher breath.

Bullying is something every person has been a part of. The bully, the one being bullied or the witness, every person played at least one of those roles at sometime in life. While my heart does go out to those who are the victims, I have never been in that position. The bully has never been my star role, either; I've always been the witness - the bystander who uncomfortably watches someone go through what seems like torture in school.

Brigit is a “senior girl” and a very outgoing and loving cat. Due to poor nutrition in her life, all of her teeth had to be extracted. Brigit has recovered and is doing really well with soft food and gumming dry food. She has long, soft fur that needs regular combing. Her fuzzy feet hide her toenails, which also need regular trimming.

I think a dog's favorite words to hear are, "Do you wanna go for a walk? Do ya?" I know that when my dog hears those words the exuberance vibrates through his whole body.

I think a dog's favorite words to hear are, "Do you wanna go for a walk? Do ya?" I know that when my dog hears those words the exuberance vibrates through his whole body.

For those of us who live in Arizona, water is an essential part of our nutrition. The body is made of 60 to 75 percent water. Every cell in our body requires water to function. With the summer heat, hydration with water is essential not only for the body, but for the mouth and teeth as well.¬

For those of us who live in Arizona, water is an essential part of our nutrition. The body is made of 60 to 75 percent water. Every cell in our body requires water to function. With the summer heat, hydration with water is essential not only for the body, but for the mouth and teeth as well.¬

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series. Part two will appear next month in the AFN.

Proper oral hygiene can be an overlooked yet important aspect of owning a pet.

Thanks to many generous people in Ahwatukee Foothills and other parts of the country, Brownie Troop 1145 was able to ship more than 1,200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies overseas to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Twenty-eight service men and women, located in some of the remotest parts of both countries, received between 36 and 60 boxes each to share with their units.

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This special observance started as a one-day event in 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, to raise public awareness about the importance of oral health. By 1949, the American Dental Association (ADA) held its first national Children’s Dental Health Day on Feb. 8. The local festivities included school essay and poster contests, health fairs, free dental screenings, presentations, and various activities to stimulate children’s interests about dental health. Soon the special day affair became a week-long event in 1955, and in 1981 became a month-long observation known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.