Lab experiments show that matcha can inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of the main bacterial culprits behind gum disease. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Matcha green tea has the ...

Gum disease affects nearly half of U.S. adults is preventable. Discover expert tips from a U of U Health periodontist to keep ...

A 2019 study from the University of Louisville revealed the bacterium behind gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, was found inside the brains of people who had died from Alzheimer's. These bacteria ...

Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how the connection plays out in the immune system remains unclear. This ...

Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and healthier gums. But keeping your mouth healthy can have total-body ...

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that affects approximately 90% of adults globally. It is associated with other chronic inflammatory conditions, and can progress to the point that it can affect ...

There are different communities of microbes, or microbiomes, in and on various parts of the human body like the skin, gut, and mouth. The microbes can have a significant influence on our health, and ...

New studies highlight how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest research finds that e-cigarette users have a unique oral microbiome that is less healthy ...

Sugar-free chewing gum containing magnolia bark extract (MBE) has a positive effect on oral health, including reducing salivary mutans streptococci, according to a new study in Caries Research (August ...

When you hear Alzheimer's disease mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is probably memory loss and elderly folks. But surprising new research suggests the story might start somewhere ...