Researchers believe inflammation in the gums could influence blood vessel health in the brain. A new study links gum disease ...

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and ...

Scientists are increasingly finding that what happens inside your mouth could have surprising effects on your heart.

Mouthwash is a great way to remove unwanted bacteria and food lingering between teeth. However, a number of mouthwashes can cause severe irritation. That is why you should avoid (or greatly reduce) ...

Herbs have been widely used for decades in the world of Ayurveda , and traditional medicine. Age-long traditions have lauded ...

Your mouth's health significantly impacts your entire body, new research reveals. Poor oral hygiene is linked to serious ...

Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open Access, people with cavities and gum disease were nearly twice as likely to ...

Ancient bones, artifacts and texts offer numerous insights into the past, as does the chewing gum that Neolithic people chewed on and spat out long ago. Analysis of lumps of birch bark tar from ...

A new gene therapy approach aimed at protecting people with type 1 diabetes from developing diabetic kidney disease—a serious and common complication of the condition, has shown promising results in a ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline, providing a broader understanding of when the ...

Millions of adults in their 20s or older have coronary artery disease. But experts say the common condition doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. There are steps you can take to reduce your ...

The oral microbiome of King Richard III of England has been assembled by investigating the plaque on his teeth, and suggests he had a disease that can destroy the jaw. Why tending your oral microbiome ...