Pneumonia risk doubles in elderly wearing dentures overnight: Study
Pneumonia risk doubles in elderly sleeping in dentures. Poor oral health is a risk factor for pneumonia among seniors. Researchers at the Nihon University School of...
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Low libido? It could be this…
There are many factors that can contribute to low libido, including stress, fatigue, heart disease, and even mental illness. These factors are well known and there...
White spots on tonsils causes, symptoms, and treatment options
White spots on tonsils can be an alarming sight to see, but many of the causes are not a reason for you to fret. Tonsils are...
Swollen uvula after drinking, smoking, and vomiting
Swollen uvula after drinking, smoking, or vomiting is quite common and generally not a cause for concern. The uvula is the dangly piece of flesh at...
Yellow Tongue Causes, Treatment, and Home Remedies
The appearance of a yellow tongue can be quite alarming to most and can signal a real medical concern. For others, a yellow tongue is temporary...
Bumps on tongue and back of tongue, causes and home remedies
Bumps on tongue and bumps on the back of the tongue could be scary if you don’t know what caused them. The good news is, most...
Alzheimer’s disease patients with gum disease (periodontitis) show higher rates of cognitive decline: Study
Alzheimer’s disease patients with gum disease (periodontitis) show higher rates of cognitive decline. The researchers from University of Southampton and King’s College London found that periodontitis...
White tongue causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies
If you ever have ever wondered what it means when your tongue is white, well, we have the answer for you. We are going to explain...
Tongue color can reveal your health problems
It’s all about your tongue. Not necessarily a beauty feature, perhaps, but a close look at your own tongue color will tell you more about you than...
Oral thrush from candida yeast infection prevented by immune cells in tongue
Oral thrush from candida yeast infection prevented by immune cells in tongue. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine who...