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

Oral care is important, but so are the products you use while caring for your mouth. Unfortunately, some products are not as good for your mouth as you might think. Here are several oral products ...

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 ...

Some people are more prone to cavities than others, even when their mouth hygiene is good. Differences in individual genetics ...

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 ...

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

The human body contains numerous microbiomes – complex communities of bacteria that influence our health in ways we’re still discovering. While gut health has dominated recent scientific discussions, ...

Certain bacteria’s presence in the mouth may be an indicator for potential development of pancreatic cancer, the detection of which could allow for earlier and more precise treatment, according to a ...

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 ...

A common type of bacteria found in the mouth can travel to the colon and speed the growth of malignant tumors, according to new research. Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle ...