South African parents are concerned after the Department of Health confirmed that there has been an outbreak of hand, foot, ...

Mouth and throat cancers are highly treatable if caught early, but they are often diagnosed at later stages because people ...

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Seven children have been confirmed to have the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) at a school in Phoenix, north of Durban. Over the past week, there have been circulars issued by several primary ...

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A new study has found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Amid a global spike in cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a study on Wednesday showed that the bacteria in the mouth and on the ...

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.

Study using a new, child-friendly scale found patients up to age 2 had smaller mouth openings than healthy peers, risking ...

Amid a global spike in cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a study showed the bacteria in the mouth and on the tongue can indicate ...

Bacteria can also break down nitrite to produce nitric oxide, which improves circulation, including blood flow to the brain.