Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.

A new study by Tampere University researchers has uncovered a surprising link between oral health and heart disease.

The giant DNA loops were discovered through a careful study of saliva samples from 56 volunteers, with further tests ...

While some species of mouth bacteria have been linked to cavities, not all strains of these species are uniformly bad. UC ...

Hidden oral bacteria may take refuge in artery walls, forming biofilms that evade detection and could help trigger heart ...

Depression could be linked to a lack of diversity in the bacteria in your mouth, according to new research. As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the ...

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested. The study, led by the University of Exeter, found that certain bacteria ...

If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, extending beyond just preventing cavities and bad breath.

Biofilms can lie quietly for years without symptoms. But a viral infection or other stressor can “wake up” the bacteria, ...

Using metagenomic screening — a technique for sequencing genetic material in samples that contain genomes from a mixture of ...

Scientists are exploring how engineered bacteria could reduce cavities and make brushing less necessary by reshaping your ...