New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Depression could be linked to a lack of diversity in the bacteria in your mouth, according to new research. As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the ...

A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that ...

Changes in the bacteria found in the mouth and gut of Parkinson’s disease patients could act as an early warning sign that their symptoms are worsening, new research suggests. Scientists, using ...

Just like your gut and reproductive organs, your mouth has its very own microbiome that plays a role in your health and wellness. Now, new research suggests that certain bacteria in your mouth could ...

Gut health has become a huge talking point in recent years. And as we become increasingly aware of the connection between the ...

An electron microscope image showing clumps of Streptococcus mutans, strains of which are the dominant cavity-causing bacteria in humans. The bacteria form clumps after producing and secreting a ...

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested. The study, led by the University of Exeter, found that certain bacteria ...

Imbalances in our oral microbiome — the millions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in our mouth — have been linked to many systemic diseases, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes and certain cancers ...

Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick.

It may seem logical to keep your oral care products in the bathroom – but some experts say you might want to think twice about where to place your toothbrush. Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health ...