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

Disinfectants induce oxidative damage in bacteria, but a single mutation triggers the expression of genes that help the ...

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

In his testimony this week, Kennedy claimed that infectious diseases receive far more federal funding than chronic diseases.

You cannot get Lyme disease if you come into contact with someone’s sneeze, cough, or blood. Learn when it is contagious and ...

President Trump’s sweeping spending freeze on U.S. foreign aid has immediate health consequences, writes Gavin Yamey.

The European Commission has just launched a new tool that supports the tracking of the spread of infectious diseases by ...