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

Human breast milk contains its own microbial ecosystem, and new research suggests these microbes may help seed an infant’s gut. Most discussions of breast milk highlight nutrients, antibodies, and the ...

Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

While that minty burn sure seems like it's working, oral hygiene experts explain why that's not what you want in your rinse.

The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of ...

Advanced, chronic liver disease is thought to kill over two million people around the world every year. The community of ...

Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut ...

A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can change how dental plaque develops on teeth, helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay. When ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, arginine-treated dental plaque stayed less acidic, became structurally less harmful, ...

Effective management of feline oral health requires a dual approach: rigorous home hygiene and professional veterinary surgical intervention.

A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that when this microbe settles in the gut, it produces compounds that can travel ...