Not everyone has wisdom teeth. Third molars usually appear in early adulthood, and grow in at the very back of the mouth.

As you age, your teeth change just like the rest of your body. Here's what dental experts recommend to help prevent problems.

A study of elderly adults in China found that individuals with better oral health were less likely to suffer from depression ...

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A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found a surprising connection between gum disease and pancreatic cancer. Led by Professor Gabriel Nussbaum and his team at the Institute of ...

Our bodies are constantly changing. And although this experience is universal, sometimes such changes can feel bewildering and even isolating — especially when it comes to figuring out how to cope ...

wiping out teams working on research about adults with cognitive disabilities and sickle cell disease. Work likely to be halted by the cuts includes the collection of data for studying Americans ...

Vaccines remain a cornerstone of prevention, but low vaccination rates, waning immunity in older adults, or the absence of available vaccines — as is the case with HSV — highlight the need for new ...

According to data from the American Dental Association, more than 42% of adults who have teeth suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. A 2023 report published by Harvard Medical School ...