Most people think of the mouth and body as separate. You go to your dentist for your teeth and your doctor for everything else. But your oral health is actually deeply connected to your overall health ...

The history of chewing gum can be traced back to the Mayans of Mesoamerica. Above: Bubble gum is seen for sale in a machine. Beaver Machine Corporation I don’t think I have chewed gum more than ...

Dental prophylaxis is a preventive dental procedure that goes beyond a simple cleaning. It includes a full examination, professional removal of plaque and tartar, and often a polish or fluoride ...

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang assured the public that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is in good health after a viral video circulated online claiming that the Chief Executive's gums were bleeding ...

A young man’s repeated face swelling was diagnosed as an enlarged or swollen heart, which led to heart failure. Doctors said the man had a rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm - a rare but serious ...

A sore throat is a common symptom of many conditions. However, some causes, such as swollen lymph nodes and direct injury, may only affect one side of the throat. There are many possible reasons ...

Academy footballers were found to be more likely to experience major dental issues and poor oral health than non-footballers at a similar age. This is according to a study of the oral health of ...

Apple Watch owners, you might be eligible for part of a big cash settlement -- check this list to find out. Samantha Kelly is a freelance writer with a focus on consumer technology, AI, social ...

A MAN whose face would swell up with he was hungover was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening heart condition. It took the patient, 33, three months to be diagnosed, with his symptoms ...

Researchers developed a bean-based gum that drastically reduces viral load in the mouth, showing promise against flu, herpes, and even bird flu. A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next ...

Hemorrhoids and colon or anal cancer can cause similar symptoms, such as rectal bleeding or lumps in the anus. A doctor can distinguish between them through tests, such as a physical exam ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms filled up rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighborhoods and threatening a famed bourbon distillery ...