A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that ...

Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against ...

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic UTIs, including women, older adults and some veterans.

An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful bacteria. An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful bacteria ...

Unlike traditional antiseptic mouthwashes, natural herbal-based rinses may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial microbes intact, according to researchers from the Rutgers School of Dental ...

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But ...

Chronic alcohol consumption disrupts gut equilibrium, leading to "leaky gut" and systemic inflammation. Dr. Rakesh Gupta ...