Brushing your pearly whites could save you more than time, money and pain at the dentist.

New research shows that preventing gum disease might help reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack.

Research shows a healthy mouth might reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease.

A Columbia University study found thickening of an artery called the carotid at work in stroke and heart attack, is associated with high levels of oral bacteria found in gum disease.

Eight volunteers received the phase-one clinical test of China's self-development Aids vaccine on Saturday morning.

Observers see this as China's latest progress into Aids prevention and control.

China reported its first Aids case in 1985 and now has an estimated 840,000 HIV carriers and Aids patients.

However, unofficial figures say the number of HIV/Aids patients is much higher.