Oral health matters for more reasons than one. It not only points out issues with hygiene, but also underlying health issues, ...

A finger-prick during a dental appointment may seem far removed from diabetes care. Yet in a new UK study, that small test ...

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women around the world. Doctors have long known that many factors can affect the risk of developing this disease. These include genetics, lifestyle, ...

In Kenya, millions are living with preventable dental disease often in silence and pain. 98.1% of Kenyan adults are affected ...

A surprising link between oral health and breast cancer has been revealed in a new study. Researchers have discovered that a ...

Oral health is often seen as something limited to the teeth and gums, such as cavities, sensitivity, or bleeding gums.

As recent research links gum disease to 50 health conditions, here’s what you can do to stave off gingivitis and protect ...

Bleeding gums are often attributed to brushing too hard or inadequate dental hygiene. However, one health expert suggests the symptom could also indicate an important vitamin deficiency. Dr Eric Berg, ...

Most people think of brushing and flossing as a way to keep their teeth looking good. But emerging research suggests that ...

Expert warns on how smoking can cause long-term and irreversible oral damage, leading to yellow teeth, bad breath, gum disease, and tooth loss. Know how tobacco silently harms your future on No ...

Daily flossing is a key part of a good oral hygiene routine as it helps to banish plaque and food particles that could otherwise contribute to gum disease and tooth cavities. But one dentist has ...

Suman Singh, a 52-year-old woman, noticed persistent dry mouth and bleeding gums a year after her menopause, when a woman stops having her periods and is out of the reproductive cycle. She also felt a ...