Also called periodontal disease, this condition may have serious consequences for both dental and overall health. It’s a chronic condition that can progress quickly, with older people more at risk. In ...

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gums and supporting ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDSGum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

Encourage your child to eat more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, drink more water and engage in physical activity ...

Worldwide hypertension is estimated to affect up to four-in-ten people over the age 25 - claiming around 7.5 million lives a ...

According to the British Society of Periodontology, more than 45 per cent of adults are affected by gum disease. This prevalence rises as we age and can not only lead to infections and tooth loss but ...

with faster loss of memory and thinking abilities in people living with the disease. Alzheimer’s Society funded research has shown that gum inflammation, missing teeth and tooth decay are all ...

Mouth Smoking also takes a toll on the mouth. Smokers have more oral health problems than non-smokers, like mouth sores, ...

The findings, which are part of the charity's new State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2024, shows 10,825 new cases of mouth ...

Trillions of dollars are needed to prevent and protect against global warming. But who should pay? The world’s climate scientific advisory body could help countries to decide.