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Gum diseases are among the most common chronic human diseases, affecting between 20 to 50% of people worldwide. They happen when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up on teeth. The earliest stages of gum disease are treatable and reversible (gingivitis). But some people develop a chronic destructive form…

Sweet flavoured coffees and hot chocolates and sour sweets are just some of the treats we should be avoiding this autumn, according to a leading dentist

An experimental topical gel treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth.

Laura Hawkins had been travelling across Australia when she woke up one morning in 'excruciating pain'

A biologist explains the intricacies of viruses and phages in your body

A sensor in the face mask can detect air-borne viruses just ten minutes after coming into contact with bacteria.

Therapy combats inflammation and could revolutionise treatment

We know what we need to do to reduce our risk of getting cancer, right? Wear SPF, stop smoking, avoid processed foods, keep fit, lose weight and get enough sleep. But what if much of what causes cancer has already happened in our early years, or worse still, before we…

Humans were losing the war against antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Is that about to change?

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.

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