Bad breath, or halitosis, is an unpleasant odour that emanates from the mouth or oropharynx. Words used to describe the fetid odour include it smelling like feces, fish, garlic, rotten eggs, musty, ...

DNA from King Richard III’s mouth reveals his oral microbes, hinting at his health, diet, and life in the 15th century.

Prioritize nail hygiene for overall health and self-care. Simple practices like keeping nails clean and dry, regular trimming ...

A pair of new studies published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher ...

In August and September, the number of upper respiratory infection cases in Medan increased by 20 percent, climbing from ...

Ask most health care professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count, about 50 ...

More than 6 million eggs are being recalled across several states due to potential salmonella contamination, the Food and ...

Fleming had been wearing soft contact lenses since her teens; she cleaned them diligently, replaced them with a fresh pair ...

It advises that you should "stay off school or work until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least two days", and ...