Researchers report that elevated levels of the oral bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum may be linked with greater disability in ...

Poor oral health isn’t just a dental concern. Research shows gum disease can trigger inflammation that raises stroke risk, making daily oral care essential for protecting both brain and overall health ...

Wondering if bad breath or bleeding gums mean you need a deep teeth cleaning? Discover what these signs could be warning you ...

Gum disease and tooth loss are linked to shrinkage of the hippocampus, an area of the brain crucial for memory. The corresponding study was published in Neurology. Previous studies suggest that tooth ...

Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. "Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major risk factor for ...

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as ...

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

Gum disease and tooth loss are linked to hippocampal atrophy and may have a more negative impact on the brain than aging, new research suggests. Investigators found that in a late middle-aged and ...

Taking antidepressants may reduce the risk of developing gum disease, especially the most severe forms of gum inflammation, according to a large U.S. study published on October 29 in the Journal of ...

New research finds a link between COVID-19 severity and gum disease. Nes/Getty Images Researchers at McGill University find a strong link between periodontitis, a common form of gum disease, and ...

People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns. Diabetics who suffer from other diseases caused by small blood ...

For years, oral health and cardiovascular health were treated as separate concerns, each with its own set of risk factors and treatments. But emerging research has forced a shift in this perspective.