A compound in apple peel has been dubbed an 'alternative to antibiotics' by a study which found it effective against ...

Peppermint oil emerges as a potent natural remedy for oral health, backed by both tradition and modern research. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties combat harmful bacteria, promote ...

Diabetes, a growing global concern affecting blood sugar metabolism, sees many seeking alternative solutions like homeopathy. This approach, alongside a healthy lifestyle, may aid in managing type 2 ...

Your toothbrush may not reach all areas, so food particles and plaque stay hidden between teeth and along the gumline. Daily flossing prevents trapped ...

Around 40% of U.S. adults ages 30 and older have some level of gum disease, known as periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition whose progression leads to wobbly teeth, tooth loss and persistent ...

For decades, the FTC has required companies to back any medical claims about their products with substantial evidence, while taking actions against hundreds of “bogus health cures,” said Jessica Rich, ...

The agency has traditionally been successful in taking action against marketers that promote bogus medical products.

As we age, it’s natural for our teeth to experience wear and tear. However, when tooth loss, persistent discomfort or other oral health issues begin to affect your daily life, it may be time to start ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

Every now and then during one of my walks, someone will tell me that they have a headache. I peel off two slivers of bark from a willow tree, that ubiquitous plant of the streams, and hand it to them.