A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, caused by changes in the DNA of flat, thin squamous cells that line the oral cavity (inside the mouth). This cancer can be found early during a ...

Healthy gums are pale pink, sit tightly around the teeth, and protect against bacteria. Unhealthy gums become dark red, swollen, and pull away from the teeth.

Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in our gums Date: May 9, 2025 Source: Hiroshima University Summary: New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into ...

Urothelial carcinoma, or transitional cell carcinoma, is the most common bladder cancer and grows in the urothelial cells lining the urinary tract.

The FDA has approved penpulimab-kcqx with chemotherapy and as a single agent for some patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Q: Mint gum is the only thing that gets me through the workday. Is all that chewing bad for my health? If you’re a regular gum chewer, you’re in good company.

The gum is made from bean powder naturally containing a protein that binds to a wide variety of germs, including influenza and the viruses that cause herpes.

Chewing gum may also confer cognitive benefits, according to a handful of psychology and scientific studies. In certain settings, it seems to boost test performance, working memory, and alertness.

New findings reveal a 22% higher stroke risk linked to periodontitis, spotlighting oral health as a key factor in preventing systemic disease.

Today, most companies’ gum base is a proprietary blend of synthetic and natural ingredients: If a packet lists “gum base” as an ingredient, that gum most likely contains synthetic polymers.

A new study found that both natural and synthetic gum shed microplastics, with each piece of gum producing about 100 pieces of microplastics.