A postmortem examination has revealed that Cassius, an 18-foot-long (5.5 meters) captive crocodile that died last year in Australia at the age of about 120, succumbed to sepsis. Sealed, "dormant" ...

Poor oral health can cause low-grade inflammation linked to some chronic illnesses. A root canal (when it’s needed) could lower those risks, a new study found. Successfully treating a tooth infection ...

H. pylori bacteria can disrupt your stomach's protective lining and cause peptic ulcers. You can treat H. pylori infections with antibiotics and medications that lower acid to prevent complications. H ...

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Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...

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As holiday package thefts surge, videos of booby-trapped deliveries are trending on social media, but attorneys are cautioning consumers that retaliating against porch pirates could result in serious ...

It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes uncomfortable. Pressure builds. Sometimes there’s swelling, drainage, or even ...