Scientists in Japan have discovered that a common type of bacteria usually found in the mouth and digestive system may be ...

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life? Isn’t it ...

A young woman who had recurring mouth ulcers for two years, and was told she had a weak immune system, was given a devastating diagnosis. Olivia Donnelly, 25, from Kent, suffered from mouth ulcers on ...

On average, food takes about 23 to 37.4 hours to digest, but it can range from 10 to 73 hours. Drinking plenty of water, eating fiber-rich foods, and exercising can help with healthy digestion. Age, ...

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Digestive bitters are herbs that taste bitter. They’re often used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda medicine. It quickly became popular and was sold for all kinds of health problems like ...

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like pain, ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Since the start of her career, Pushpa Pandiyan, PhD, has been captivated by the immune system’s resilience and balance, and by its ability to protect the body while maintaining harmony within it. For ...

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Whether selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) reduces mortality among patients undergoing mechanical ventilation and whether it adversely affects microbial ecology in the intensive ...