Newly discovered mechanism by which oral bacteria affect gut health coincides with worsening liver health in patients with ...

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

Your mouth bacteria can predict risk of chronic liver disease, says study. Your mouth bacteria can significantly affect your ...

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

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation. However, its role in multiple sclerosis, a ...

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, ...

Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), the oral bacteria known for causing caries, may play a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the Pohang University of Science ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie: the idea that kissing could transmit not just affection, but also a higher risk of depression. But as microbiome research continues to expand, ...

Most people view cavities as a common dental nuisance—painful and inconvenient, but ultimately isolated to the mouth. However, a growing body of research suggests the relationship between oral health ...

An association between oral microbiota and cognitive performance in schizophrenia has been reported by researchers at Science ...

While older adults are keeping more of their natural teeth than previous generations, they still face greater oral health challenges than their younger counterparts. And this can negatively impact ...