Bad odor and poor hygiene are often seen merely as indicators of personal neglect. However, they can also be significant signs of underlying mental health issues. Mental health and personal hygiene ...

Brush up on some healthy heart habits. And according to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a not all that uncommon nighttime oral care habit could be increasing your chances of having a heart ...

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health—and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While ...

Oral Hygiene: Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be embarrassing and in some cases may even cause anxiety. It’s no wonder that store shelves are overflowing with gum, mints, mouthwashes and other ...

A new paper in Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that antibiotic resistance may result from poor hygiene practices in hospitals or other medical ...

You really can feel down in the mouth. We tend to think of depression as something that exists in the mind, but the reality is that it affects the whole body — and the whole body can have an impact on ...

Cavities may indirectly cause bad breath by making it easier for bacteria to hide and contribute to the smell. Bad breath (halitosis) is extremely common, with an estimated 50% of all adults ...