Neanderthals may not have been the hyper-carnivores we thought they were. It has been claimed, based on the nitrogen isotope ratios in their bones, that our ancient relatives ate little besides meat.

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers reconstructed historical dietary habits using proteomic and stable isotope analyses. Paleodietary studies can reconstruct the ...

1 Department of Oral Diagnostics and Comprehensive Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University Hospital, Shiojiri, Japan. 2 Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University, ...

A mysterious human skull found in the 1930s has been identified as an existing species after once being thought to be a new species all together, according to researchers. The studies — posted in the ...

An enigmatic skull recovered from the bottom of a well in northeastern China in 2018 sparked intrigue when it didn’t match any previously known species of prehistoric human. Now, scientists say they ...

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Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a study led by NYU ...

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a distinguished figure in periodontics, has an extensive educational and professional background. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and completed a PhD training ...

Following the successful opening of Laser Periodontics & Dental Implants (LPDI) office in the Myrtle Beach area, Dr. Neda Azadivatan is now making her mark in North Mount Pleasant with her new office.

Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

Gum disease is a common issue for many adults, possibly causing red or bleeding gums. Treatment may involve cleaning bacteria from under the gums and maintaining good dental hygiene at home.