Diabetes is another condition that is closely linked to gum disease. Older adults with diabetes are more likely to develop ...

These documents have become too technical, too inconsistent, and rely too much on expert opinion, Marco Valgimigli argues.

Bleeding gums are one of the telltale signs of gum disease. Starting as gingivitis and progressing to more serious ...

Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, yet its health is often overlooked until discomfort or pain forces attention.

An outbreak of an Ebola-like virus has been detected in the East African country of Tanzania. So far, only one person has tested positive for Marbug virus, said officials ...

AN outbreak of a lethal ‘eye-bleeding’ virus has been confirmed in Tanzania, the president has announced. It comes just a ...

Weight reduction may improve periodontal health (gum health) and it will clearly decrease the risk for several other chronic ...

After up to five days of fever, patients begin to suffer damage to their blood vessels, which can cause internal bleeding, psychological symptoms such as confusion and aggression, and persistent ...

A new study reveals that gum disease can disrupt brain connectivity, potentially increasing the risk of cognitive decline and ...

Electric toothbrushes can be especially helpful for older adults, as they are more effective at removing plaque and easier to use for people with arthritis or other mobility issues. Regular dental ...

Gingivitis is the mild form of gum disease or its initial stage and it manifests as bleeding gums and a minor bad smell. The more severe kind of periodontitis may begin to spread farther into your ...