Researchers say it could eventually work alongside existing treatments, or even help stop infections before they start.

Bioengineered gum lowers HPV and harmful oral bacteria, offering a promising new approach for cancer prevention and treatment. Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Little kids may want bubblegum, but they shouldn't be chewing it until they're around 5, experts say. (Image: Getty; illustrated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everything we consume impacts the body either positively or negatively. You may notice that certain foods or drinks make you feel ...

Scientists have discovered a new way to prevent gum disease without harming healthy mouth bacteria, offering a safer approach ...

We’ve all heard at one time or another that if you swallow gum, it’ll sit in your stomach for seven years. This is pure folklore that likely originated from gum being labeled by manufacturers as ...

In recent decades, chewing gum has been inextricably linked with youth–especially teenagers perceived as being cool (see: every one of the popular girls in the film Clueless). Before that, in the ...

A gum boil is a pus-filled, swollen bump on the gums. It forms when bacteria build up and cause infection, causing pain, swelling, and other symptoms. A dentist may prescribe antibiotics, and they may ...

Guar gum is a food additive that’s found throughout the food supply. Though it has been linked to multiple health benefits, it has also been associated with negative side effects and even banned for ...

Military fatigue can have a dangerous effect on soldiers, especially when they need to be alert and active in the most ...

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