Kissing is one of the most intimate gestures humans share. It can communicate love, desire, comfort, and connection without a single word.But science has shown that kissing is more than a romantic or ...

Without them, oral chlamydia can lead to secondary mouth infections, dental pain, and gum disease. Chlamydia of the throat ...

While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits, according to dentist ...

Illnesses such as Mononucleosis, known as the 'kissing disease,' can leave you incapacitated for months." Surprisingly, though, the spread of bacteria during kissing isn't all bad.

Mononucleosis, commonly known as mono or the kissing disease, stems from the Epstein-Barr virus and creates distinctive white spots on tonsils alongside debilitating fatigue.

Before you swear off kissing (and spoon-sharing) altogether, it’s important to note that the risk of getting a cavity is likely based on your response to the bacteria, Quartley says.

They were able to determine the amount of bacteria exchanged during intimate kissing by swabbing the mouths of both people before and after a kiss. Prior to a second kiss, one partner ate a ...

Mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This nickname arises from its primary transmission mode ...