For the past two decades, scientists have been manipulating genes to grow human cells where you wouldn’t quite expect them.

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it ...

The study, led by the University of Exeter, found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.

Gum disease, or periodontitis, has been linked to poorer cognitive function. Researchers believe this connection may be due ...

Oral squamous cell cancer, or OSCC, arises in the cells that line the mouth. The disease is often diagnosed at a late stage, which comes with a poor prognosis, and 450,000 people die from it every ...

To function through adulthood, permanent teeth need ongoing care, including brushing, flossing, and cleanings. Plus, dental health isn’t limited to teeth and gums; the state of your mouth is an ...

Forever chemicals have been a hot topic in health and nutrition recently, and a new study recently suggested that they could ...

a painful inflammation of the mouth lining often caused by chemotherapy and radiation. Building on these benefits, researchers at the Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan, have explored the ...