@thebrainmaze: A preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s 2026 scientific meeting suggests that bacteria linked to gum disease may reach the aortic valve, trigger inflammation and promote calcium buildup. Porphyromonas gingivalis increased valve calcification, while antibiotics or blocking IL-1β reduced the damage, highlighting a possible connection between oral and heart health.

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Monday 27 July 2026 16:05:08 GMT