A new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm ...

Periodontal disease is a prevalent global dental health issue that significantly affects a large number of individuals. This severe gum infection damages the soft tissue and erodes the bone ...

A recent study has revealed a troubling link between gum disease and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a serious heart rhythm ...

A gum disease bacterium may trigger atrial fibrillation by scarring heart tissue—linking oral health to deadly heart rhythm ...

A new study from Hiroshima University reveals that neglecting your dental hygiene might not just affect your smile—it could ...

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip ...

KWONG: And a bike sensor that can help map safer routes. BARBER: And the connection between gum disease and heart problems. SUMMERS: Well, I mean, obviously we've got to start with these orange cats.

The results were groundbreaking. They found 47 new genes that are connected to tooth decay. They also confirmed that an ...