A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

Coconut oil attacks the bacteria behind tooth decay and could be used in dental care products, according to research. Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the ...

Washington, D.C. — A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus ...

Collaborating researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Adams School of Dentistry and Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

Tooth decay happens when acid eats away at a tooth and these lifestyle habits are reasons it gets worse... Bacteria and food can cause tooth decay. It starts out as plague; a clear (usually sticky) ...

(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...

That friend who brags about never getting cavities despite terrible brushing habits isn’t just lucky, they’re walking around with a genetic advantage that makes their mouth a hostile environment for ...