How your gums, bacteria, and routine checkups reveal hidden health risks — and what to do about them.

Imbalances in our oral microbiome — the millions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in our mouth — have been linked to many systemic diseases, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes and certain cancers ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque ...

Scientists have discovered a new way to prevent gum disease without harming healthy mouth bacteria, offering a safer approach ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

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 ...

Scientists have discovered a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease. Specific changes in these bacteria, known as the microbiome, ...