G ut health has become a huge talking point in recent years. And as we become increasingly aware of the connection between ...

Plaque contains bacteria that make acid ... encouraging the development of gum disease. Sometimes, that hardened plaque becomes an even bigger problem because it spans several teeth.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco, often keeps individuals tethered to smoking. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) provides controlled doses of nicotine ...

One of the most important steps in preventing gum disease is brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Brushing removes plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and ...

In fact a 2015 study found that chewing some forms of gum is as good as flossing at removing bacteria from hard-to-reach spots ... Well, good news: swallowing the odd piece of gum is fine. It should ...

But having done a lot more reading about the mirror bacteria situation, I’m here with bad news: It’s real, and it’s really serious. More than 35 scientists, including leading researchers ...

Each year, most species of bacteria in a Wisconsin lake rapidly evolved, apparently in response to dramatically changing seasons, and then evolved back. Like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog ...