Humans are not special in this regard; all mammals are capable of generating fevers. Even without taking their temperature, ...

When your immune system detects harmful microbes, your body raises its internal temperature to create a hostile environment. Turning up the heat suppresses the proliferation of invaders. In short, the ...

A 25-year-old woman was diagnosed with an aggressive salivary gland cancer years after she first started having a nagging ...

A study found that people who use dental floss regularly after brushing their teeth have a 20% lower risk of ischemic stroke.

Clove oil has eugenol, a natural anesthetic and anti-inflammatory agent. It numbs the area and reduces swelling when applied to sensitive teeth. This makes it an effective short-term solution for ...

When a nagging pain keeps you up at night, most of us chalk it up to something minor—a sinus infection, a toothache, maybe ...