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

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 ...

A new vibration-activated whitening powder uses electric toothbrush motion to brighten teeth while repairing enamel and influencing oral bacteria. Tooth stains are not always a brushing problem. Some ...

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 ...

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

Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut ...

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

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 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, ...

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 ...