Dr Mark Burhenne, The Sleep Dentist, warns that common dental problems could indicate an imbalance in the oral microbiome, which may be linked to bowel cancer.

We all remember that infamous scene in the 1983 classic, A Christmas Story, where a boy licks a cold metal post on the playground and ends up getting his tongue stuck to the surface. It’s practically ...

From toothpastes to floss, here's everything your dentist has been trying to get you to incorporate into your routine for years.

Scientists investigated the strange winter mishap known as tundra tongue and found when it can turn dangerous.

And now we can add a new contender to that list in the form of … brushing your teeth mid-race.

I’m not too proud to admit that for most of my adulthood, I didn’t own a hairbrush. I was that Brooklyn twenty-something who brushed her brows, but never her hair — and for a while, it served me just ...

One theory: Certain bacteria may produce carcinogens, which are cancer-causing substances. His research has linked certain mouth microbes to an increased risk for cancer in the colon, esophagus and ...

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Good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...