Research suggests that the bacterial community residing in our mouths may potentially influencing the development of Alzheimer's disease.

For some people, sugar isn't the only thing that risks tooth decay, say scientists from Cornell University in New York.

A new study established a link between these common mouth bacteria and an increased dementia risk. Here's what to know about ...

Mouth microbes are related to several physical and psychological health issues. It's one more reason people should be careful ...

But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths—the oral microbiome—is often overlooked. Recent research has highlighted just how crucial the oral microbiome is for our ...

While no overall associations emerged between oral microbial characteristics and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, researchers ...

A new study found that juice cleanses can lead to an increase of harmful bacteria linked to inflammation and cognitive ...

But how the salivary amylase enzyme interacts with its main substrate, starch, to alter the oral microbiome and increase disease risk was unclear. "That's what we wanted to know in this experiment ...

"There's an imbalance in the oral microbiome." Saini shared that one of the "most overlooked challenges" of cancer recovery and chemo mouth is that it makes it "nearly impossible" for parents to ...

High sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with increased oral cavity cancer in women – regardless of smoking or ...