No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that the microbes coating our teeth and tongue are doing far more than causing cavities ...

Depression could be linked to a lack of diversity in the bacteria in your mouth, according to new research. As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the ...

Bacteria normally found in the mouth could play a direct role in triggering a heart attack, a new study has found. In an examination of the arterial plaques collected from more than 200 patients with ...

Advanced, chronic liver disease is thought to kill over two million people around the world every year. The community of ...

Your mouth bacteria can significantly affect your gut health, and predict the risk of chronic liver disease, finds a study.

A groundbreaking study examined 115 participants, with a particular focus on 55 individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers identified a clear relationship between the diversity ...

The human body contains numerous microbiomes – complex communities of bacteria that influence our health in ways we’re still discovering. While gut health has dominated recent scientific discussions, ...

Certain bacteria’s presence in the mouth may be an indicator for potential development of pancreatic cancer, the detection of which could allow for earlier and more precise treatment, according to a ...

A common type of bacteria found in the mouth can travel to the colon and speed the growth of malignant tumors, according to new research. Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle ...

Our bathrooms are a strange mix of biological necessity, hydraulic engineering, and personal hygiene. Within the same small ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, arginine-treated dental plaque stayed less acidic, became structurally less harmful, ...