Scientists uncover a surprising link between mouth bacteria and brain health, revealing how your mouth may influence ...

Bacteria can also break down nitrite to produce nitric oxide, which improves circulation, including blood flow to the brain. This suggests that eating lots of nitrate-rich vegetables, such as leafy ...

"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it ...

Previous studies have shown that poor oral health is linked to major diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and ...

A person who has a suspected tooth infection and develops any of these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention: The mouth is full of bacteria from foods, saliva, and plaque. Sometimes ...

A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked ...

New discovery reveals an entire new world smaller than viruses and bacteria.

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.

Tuberculosis is a disease that was once nearly eradicated but now seems to be making a comeback. Rambo Memorial Health Center ...

The United States is facing one of the largest recorded outbreaks in U.S. history, according to local health officials and ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects.