A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

Discover why illness causes bad breath through bacterial growth, dehydration, medications and body chemistry changes. Learn ...

People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus's impact on the ...

For decades, oral health care has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has ...

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

A new study projects that millions of stomach cancer cases globally could be fueled by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

The biggest difference between UTIs and yeast infections? UTIs are caused by bacteria, while yeast infections are caused by a ...

Dental experts are taking a growing interest in the health of our second largest microbiome — the one in our mouths. Here’s ...

Researchers said programmes to quickly screen and treat people for a common bacteria could reduce the number of expected ...

Viral infections, on the other hand, are caused by viruses, that are much smaller microorganisms compared to bacteria. Viruses are parasitic, which means they cannot survive or reproduce without a ...