Most people think of brushing and flossing as a way to keep their teeth looking good. But emerging research suggests that caring for your gums may also help protect one ...

Persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin might lead to Alzheimer's disease, but lifestyle choices - from getting ...

Good oral hygiene is often associated only with preventing cavities or gum problems, but medical experts emphasise that the health of the mouth is closely connected to the overall functioning of the ...

A common oral bacterium tied to gum disease may help spark and fuel breast cancer, according to new research. Scientists discovered it can travel through the bloodstream to breast tissue, where it ...

For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that kill bacteria indiscriminately. While newer therapies can regenerate lost ...

Celebrated globally on 20 March and endorsed by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day encourages ...

Everyone expects morning sickness and funny food cravings during pregnancy, but there are plenty of other strange pregnancy ...

Red nodules on the lower legs can sometimes be an early sign of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that is more common in adults over age 55. While AML is a ...

Skipping morning breakfasts can impact your overall health and your mouth as well, more than you can imagine.

Millions of adults brush less when their gums hurt or bleed. Research shows this only worsens the problem, but early-stage gum disease is largely reversible. The good news is that early-stage gum ...