Dentists explain what dry mouth is and share the best over the counter treatments. Plus, learn why drinking too much water ...

Q I’ve noticed as I’m getting older — I just turned 63 — that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be? Chewing gum helps, but I don’t enjoy ...

Every cannabis consumer knows the feeling. You’ve just enjoyed a smooth joint, a flavorful dab, or maybe a heavy-hitting bong rip, and as you lean back, satisfied, you realize your mouth feels like ...

While devotees claim it can improve sleep and reduce snoring, health professionals say the practice is unproven and comes with significant risks, according to The Associated Press. “The studies behind ...

More than half of people in the U.S. and Europe struggle with dry eyes, in which their eyes fail to produce enough tears to keep them lubricated, researchers reported today at a meeting of the ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects nearly one in three older adults. It happens when your salivary glands stop producing enough saliva, leaving your mouth feeling dry, sticky, and uncomfortable. This ...

Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as ...

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro can be a wild ride — users may experience dramatic weight loss and a sharp drop in appetite but also fierce bouts of nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. There’s one ...

HENDERSON, Nev., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Generation ® returns to "The Balancing Act" on Lifetime TV with an expanded six-part series exploring the growing connection between oral health and ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...