Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an ...

Introduction : Why teeth? -- I. Development. Microscopes, cells, and biological rhythms -- The big picture : birth, death, and everything in between -- Things that can go wrong : stress, pathology, ...

When do babies start teething? Which teeth come first? How do you soothe your teething baby? These questions and more ...

Doctors are calling for greater awareness on kids’ oral health amid the rise in tooth decay cases. They say there is a ...

"Human children grow at a uniquely slow pace by comparison with other mammals. When and where did this schedule evolve? Have technological advances, farming and cities had any effect upon it?

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic disorder that affects bone and teeth development. Doctors tailor treatment for HPP to the individual. Sometimes no treatment is necessary, but various ...