It's common knowledge that avoiding too much sugar or acid-containing foods is a good way to keep your oral health on the ...

Around 40% of U.S. adults ages 30 and older have some level of gum disease, known as periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition whose progression leads to wobbly teeth, tooth loss and persistent ...

Regular professional dental check-ups are important throughout life, but everyone has different oral health needs and risk ...

Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial suggests that treating severe gum disease may reduce the narrowing of a ...

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know the best ways to ...

The agency has traditionally been successful in taking action against marketers that promote bogus medical products.

A Temecula family that rescued a kitten from the Cajon Pass just weeks ago is seeking community support after a fire ravaged their home, and their new furry addition, Bugs, fell ill. “We’re struggling ...

'Spinal scans and MRIs came back normal. It was frustrating – I knew something wasn't right. One particularly bizarre symptom ...

Now, a shattered skull from Serbia tells the chilling story of one such combatant: a brown bear who lived, suffered, and died ...

WE are taught to brush our teeth from a young age for a bright smile and fresh breath. And while those things are true, there is more to it than that. Oral hygiene is also linked to chronic ...

For 13 years, the CDC's "Tips" ads shared real stories and free quitline support. With funding ending, experts worry fewer ...