Women's oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile—it's a critical aspect of overall wellbeing that is often ...

Xanthan gum is a common food and drug additive. It’s a type of carbohydrate made by bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris. During fermentation, the bacteria break down sugars and produce a ...

an infection of the tissues of the heart. Bacteria in the mouth due to the gum diseases gingivitis and periodontitis can enter the bloodstream and cause a potentially life-threatening inflammation of ...

Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease ... arterial disease (PAD), atrial fibrillation (AF), arterial dissection, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) during coronary ...

When the standard-of-care COVID-19 test is used to detect the virus in newborns (nasal swabs upon birth) they only detect infections in about 2% of children whose mothers tested positive for the virus ...

Dr. Foo had previously shown elevated levels of fetal inflammation in pregnant individuals who experience severe SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy, but few had asked whether asymptomatic or ...

Some of these microbes had previously been shown to contribute to periodontal disease, serious gum infections that can eat away at the jawbone and the soft tissues that surround teeth. Experts have ...

These bacteria can cause gum disease and may increase the risk of heart disease because they can trigger inflammation and other harmful effects in the body.Image for Representation. Pixabay The mouth ...

People who were diagnosed with severe COVID-19 infections from the first wave ... for unvaccinated people who were sick with the virus during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 ...

couple who welcomed their newborn child during Hurricane Milton are calling their child a “miracle baby,” after overcoming numerous challenges to bring him into the world. Kenzie Lewellen ...

If this balance is disturbed however, it can lead to the development of periodontitis (gum infections), inflammation and serious diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, liver and renal disease.