by University of Michigan Credit: CC0 Public DomainBacteria in the mouth may play a role in survival from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), finds a new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia. The findings come from a larger analysis of the role of the lung microbiome and IPF. Working...
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How to check your mouth for cancer when getting to see a dentist is hard
by Michael Ho, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular dental checkups and oral hygiene visits are important for identifying the early stage of mouth cancer. However, the shortage of dentists in the UK has led to a rise in mouth cancers that are spotted too late, according to the charity Oral Health Foundation. Ninety percent...
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10 Medication Side Effects That Can Affect Your Mouth
Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on July 14, 2022 Key takeaways: Many medications can cause mouth-related side effects, from certain antibiotics to blood pressure and seizure medications. Some mouth-related side effects, like thrush or burning mouth syndrome, might need treatment. Others, like having a weird taste...
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What does the mouth do in the digestive system?
The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. Pinterest Melissa Milis Photography/Getty Images After people take food in through the mouth, it moves down the throat, also known as the pharynx. It then passes through the esophagus and into the stomach. Read on to learn more about...
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China launches a COVID-19 vaccine inhaled through the mouth
by Ken Moritsugu Residents wearing face masks wait in line to get their routine COVID-19 throat swabs tests at a coronavirus testing site in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Andy Wong The Chinese city of Shanghai started administering an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday in what appears to be a world first. The...
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Sentinels in the mouth
Special sensory cells in the gums protect against periodontitis MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2019) – Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing guard against infections that damage soft tissue and destroy the bone that supports the teeth, report researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in an animal study...
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Does poor oral health impact brain function?
By Lauren Sharkey Fact checked by Paula Field Perceived stress may detrimentally impact oral health which, in turn, may lead to cognitive decline among specific elderly communities, according to two new studies. Oral health can be a surprisingly good indicator of a person’s well-being. Not only can oral diseases reduce a person’s quality of life, but they can also increase...
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What causes a bump on the roof of the mouth?
Canker sores Burns Trauma or injury Cold sores Mucoceles Torus palatinusCandidiasis Hand, foot, and mouth disease Epstein pearls HyperdontiaSquamous papilloma Oral cancer When to see a doctor A bump on the roof of the mouth can be worrisome, especially if it does not go away quickly. Most causes of a bump on this part of...
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Dry mouth problems may be associated with disease in the eyelids
If you suffer from a dry mouth, the chances are that you also have dry eyes. The problem may be due to the sebaceous glands in the eyelids. Ida Grunnan Fostad found a connection between dryness of the mouth and dry eyes in her doctoral project. Credit: OD, UiO/Margit Selsjord "If you suffer from adry...