In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.

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 ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that the microbes coating our teeth and tongue are doing far more than causing cavities ...

No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in ...

Bacteria normally found in the mouth could play a direct role in triggering a heart attack, a new study has found. In an examination of the arterial plaques collected from more than 200 patients with ...

Recent findings reveal an unexpected link between oral bacteria and liver scarring through gut barrier damage. Read more.

Several bacterial species have been identified as potentially more harmful than others, and some of these microbes may play a role in memory loss and dementia. Scientists are now exploring how oral ...

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 ...

A groundbreaking study examined 115 participants, with a particular focus on 55 individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers identified a clear relationship between the diversity ...

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