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New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria

Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a…

2 months ago

Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have identified a surprising link…

3 months ago

Gum disease may quietly damage the brain, scientists warn

Adults who suffer from gum disease could be more likely to show signs of injury in the brain's white matter,…

8 months ago

Cavities and gum disease could nearly double stroke risk

People with both gum disease and cavities faced an 86% greater chance of having a stroke compared to those with…

8 months ago

An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission

In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1,…

1 year ago