What did this have to do with longevity? Turns out, quite a lot. “Gum health is general health,” according to Dr Reena Wadia, a leading gum specialist. She told me this at a conference table in her ...

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Don't ignore bleeding gums. Experts believe inflammation from the mouth can affect the heart, putting people at greater risk ...

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Q I just read your letter in this week's New Yorker magazine. I admit that, as you wrote about many of those who send you questions, I read your column more hoping you agree with me than for advice.

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“I’ve never used a mouthwash that works as well as this one does,” raves another. Most mouthwashes just feel like an excess of mint attempting to cover up bad breath bacteria, while this one actually ...

Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body’s response to ...

Wisconsin crops continue to look good, despite battles with weeds and diseases. Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union President says he and his neighbors have ...

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know the best ways to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who lives in Paraguay and had been diagnosed with chikungunya. It has been extremely painful for her for several years. Her doctor prescribed 90 mg of etoricoxib daily ...