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Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer could also be giving us bad breath, according to research published in the December issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. For the first time, scientists have found Helicobacter pylori living in the mouths of people who are not showing signs of stomach disease.The mouth is home to over 600 different species of bacteria, some of which can cause disease. Helicobacter pylori has recently been shown to cause stomach ulcers and is also...

"Do you frequently have bad breath?" If so, you may need more than just a mint, as persistent bad breath is one of several signs that gum disease may be present. This question, along with many others, is part of CIGNA Dental's new online Periodontal Disease Risk Assessment Tool, which helps people assess their risk for gum (periodontal) disease. Bleeding gums or loose teeth can also be signs that gum disease is present - as it progresses, teeth may loosen due to loss of the supporting...

5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ... BAD BREATH 1. Unwelcome guests: The No. 1 cause of halitosis _ bad breath _ is oral bacteria. They often congregate on the deep surfaces of the tongue, produce a waste that is rich in sulfur compounds and create a dreadful rotten-egg smell. "Halitosis rarely comes from the digestive system," says Dr. Ewaldo Wendler, a Miami dentist. "The cause is found in the mouth 90 percent of the time."2. The usual suspects: The most common dental...

By Tom Avril, The Philadelphia Inquirer Apr. 9--George Preti didn't go to medical school. He is a Ph.D. organic chemist, his lab stocked with gas chromatography equipment and test tubes. He has data to analyze and three post-docs to supervise, and he faces that familiar problem of the modern scientist: Grant money is running low. Yet once every week or two, he squeezes in time for a money-losing venture. For a nominal fee, he meets with people who have come to his Philadelphia lab from all...

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of Listerine Antiseptic, the only ADA-Accepted nationally branded over-the-counter mouthrinse, are taking actions today to challenge consumers and dental professionals to rethink the role of mouthrinse as part of a healthy lifestyle. The company launched a series of educational and marketing initiatives in 2006 to raise awareness among consumers and dental professionals of how twice-daily rinsing with Listerine can help maintain a...

By Jessica Wohl CHICAGO (Reuters) - Mouthwash makers were once satisfied with telling customers that their products stop bad breath. Now they're getting more aggressive, touting emerging science that a healthy mouth may lead to a healthy body. There are still no studies proving a connection between oral health and overall health, but a new campaign from Listerine sets out to explain the relationship. A print advertisement which debuted in Wednesday's edition of USA Today depicts a...

Study finds sugarless variety reduces sulfur compounds that cause halitosisHealthDay News -- If you've tried mints, mouthwash and toothpaste but your breath still offends, maybe you should skip the oral hygiene aisle. Next time, try the dairy case.In a small study, Japanese researchers have found that eating traditional, sugarless yogurt reduces the malodorous compounds that cause bad breath. It also cuts down on plaque and gingivitis, they discovered.The study, funded in part by a major...

DNA testing has revolutionised criminal investigations by linking suspects to crime scenes. Now advances in forensic science mean we may one day be able to say what time a suspect was there. A new test developed by the forensic and investigative science programme at West Virginia University in Morgantown, USA, can indicate the age of genetic material and, therefore, set DNA samples within a time-frame. The test can be used on DNA samples up to 150 days old and measures the breakdown of...