Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) (Catherine ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

You may have heard of GLP-1 side effect phenomena like “Ozempic face” or “Ozempic butt,” which refer to sunken cheeks or flat derriere following weight loss. These changes often occur due to rapid fat ...

July 21 (UPI) --The bacteria in the mouth that causes tooth decay might also help colon cancer spread to other organs in the body, according to a study published Tuesday by the journal Science ...

Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests.

Coffee is known to stain teeth, but new research has found that drinking black coffee in moderation actually helps to prevent the bacteria that causes tooth decay. The researchers found that coffee ...

Cavities in children stem from more than just sugar. Dr. Abhinav Talekar highlights that diet, bacteria, saliva balance, and ...

What causes tooth decay? You guessed it -- bacterial plaque. It is the primary cause of tooth decay. If you eat sugary foods, and plaque is present in your mouth, a reaction occurs. The sugar and the ...

Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a ...

Infections are increasingly being linked to a higher risk of dementia. In the latest research, scientists have found that ...

If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could ...