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

Bacteria in the gut have been implicated in autoimmune diseases, like lupus, that don't primarily affect the gastrointestinal ...

Maura Santos said she was poked in the left hand on Nov. 21 at Olive Supermarket while grabbing tilapia from an ice display ...

Oysters are more than just a seafood delicacy—they could hold the key to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers ...

Harvard researchers have found that M. morganii may contribute to depression by producing an inflammatory molecule.

A new study has found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

While certain mouth bacteria can boost memory and attention, others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, ...

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

It’s also important to get and maintain healthy gut and oral microbiomes. This involves eating plenty of fermented foods, ...

Jumbo phages use a protein shield to protect their DNA from bacterial attacks. A special handshake controls which molecules ...

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

Downing fruit and vegetable juice as a way of fasting, cleansing, or detoxing can unbalance the health-affecting bacteria in your gut and mouth, according to a new study. After only three days, there ...