A sore throat usually isn't serious enough for a trip to the doctor, and many natural remedies can help ease your symptoms, ...

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

This complex microbial dance seems to have a really important role in our health. Oral diseases and even oral cancers have ...

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria ...

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

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

Gum disease, or periodontitis, has been linked to poorer cognitive function. Researchers believe this connection may be due ...

Let the experts explain. “Like the gut, your mouth homes a balance of bacteria that are essential for oral health,” says Dr Alexandra Day, lecturer in aesthetic medicine, dentist at The Wellington ...

In some cases, bacteria — or, rarely, fungi — may cause a sinus infection. The type of sinus infection you have depends on how long it lasts and how often you get it. Symptoms of acute ...

It is a bacterial infection that can develop when hair follicles become infected, for instance, after plucking nose hair. Some cancer treatments may also increase the risk of nasal vestibulitis.

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.