An ambitious study has explored how the oral microbiome may affect our metabolic health, raising hopes that conditions like pre-diabetes could one day be screened for via a simple mouth swab ...

A systematic review found that patients with autoimmune liver diseases had altered oral microbiota — notably increased Veillonella — which in some studies was associated with elevated salivary ...

Researchers have found in a new study that intensive fluoride varnish (FV) application does not significantly change the core ...

Dysbiosis of the oral microbiome is associated with various upper gastrointestinal (UGI) disorders and precancerous lesions, with specific microbial signatures varying by disease and oral site, ...

Research shows that oral bacteria travel to the gut and influence digestion and gut health. An imbalance in mouth bacteria ...

Oral microbiota dysbiosis and altered salivary cortisol levels have been linked to depression and anxiety. Given that bacterial transmission can occur between spouses, this study aimed to investigate ...

A simple oral rinse may hold the key to measuring how fast you are aging, offering a noninvasive way to flag early risks of frailty, kidney decline, and life-threatening diseases. Study: Oral ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, and bow to fermented ...