A tooth abscess is a surgical problem, not a pharmaceutical one, so we need to stop pretending a bottle of pills can solve a ...

P. gingivalis can destroy gums and cause tooth loss. In infected mice, it also led to Alzheimer's hallmark amyloid beta plaque.(Credit: Cortexyme, Inc.) In a new study out Wednesday, scientists reveal ...

Despite its reputation, a root canal is often smoother, quicker and less painful than most people expect. Here’s what you can expect.

New research suggests bacteria may play a role in triggering heart attacks. Learn how infections could be linked to heart ...

Dental care in America faces persistent and severe disparities. The biggest barrier is cost, even among those with insurance.

Vitamin C is considered a miracle cure for colds. Unlike most animals, the human body cannot produce vitamin C on its own and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In many ways, public health policy continues to shift the balance toward prevention. Clean water and sanitation remain ...

A recent study reveals a potential link between oral bacteria and heart attacks. Researchers discovered that bacteria, especially viridans streptococci, commonly found in dental plaque, can reside ...

HOME remedies to treat a severe toothache are only temporary measures which people can use to alleviate acute pain. None is designed to be the long-term ...