Periodontal disease is classically characterized by progressive destruction of the soft and hard tissues of the periodontal complex, mediated by an interplay between dysbiotic microbial communities ...

Periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease leading to periodontal tissue breakdown and subsequent tooth loss, in which excessive host immune response accounts for most of the ...

Science reveals a hidden link between oral health and heart health. Understanding this connection could change how we view dental care forever.

An Unexpected Mechanism Regulates the Immune Response During Parasitic Infections Feb. 7, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response ...

That's because antibodies made in response to the vaccine can still offer some protection. There are, however, things that do affect your immune system. Medications like chemotherapy or infections ...

Commonly used alcohol-based mouthwashes can affect both harmful and beneficial bacteria, impacting oral, gut and overall health.

Her past research examined the effects of nutritional antioxidants on the immune system’s response to influenza. One review study found that teas are especially rich in polyphenols known as ...

It has been previously reported that the natural cytotoxic receptor NKp46 plays an important role in regulating natural killer (NK) cell biology. Here the authors show that NKp46 is required for ...

These cells fight leukemia by boosting the immune response. Additionally, the study shows that patients with a healthier, more active and diverse immune environment in the bone marrow are better ...