"The fact that these tools are associated with Paranthropus may force us to rethink the capabilities of these enigmatic hominins."
People with obstructive sleep apnea may be at risk for low bone mineral density, which can weaken bones and teeth and is an indicator of osteoporosis.
The same genes that affect diseases in our mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer.
Vaping e-cigarettes and similar devices are associated with a higher risk of cavities, researchers report.
The teeth of a monkey that went extinct about 500,000 years ago is offering clues to the ages of fossils of human ancestors in South Africa.
People with limited hand function could use a new mouthguard to control devices like computers, smartphones, and wheelchairs with their bite.
Bacteria and fungi can join forces to form "superorganisms" that sprout "limbs" to walk and leap across teeth, researchers have discovered.
An extinct reptile's oddly shaped chompers and bones suggest some creatures and plants bounced back quickly after a mass extinction.
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