Neutrophils are the principal innate immune cells patrolling the gingival crevice, where they orchestrate rapid responses to microbial incursions. In health, these cells migrate with precision to ...

Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential life-saving benefits of oral health management for those at risk of thrombosis.

Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study recently published in the International Dental ...

New research reveals how gum disease might exacerbate inflammation elsewhere in the body. The findings help explain associations between gum disease and several other conditions that involve excessive ...

The human body is comprised of roughly 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells. In healthy people, these bacteria are typically harmless and often helpful, keeping disease-causing microbes at ...

The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers examine the multifaceted roles of neutrophils in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and highlight ...