Mouth ulcers could signal vitamin deficiencies. Discover how your mouth might be warning you about your nutritional health.

Dentists who’ve reviewed the PurDentix formula praise its clinical logic: strains chosen for cavity prevention, pH control, ...

Unlike traditional dental products that wipe out all bacteria (good and bad) in a chemical blitz, ProvaDent is a ...

Kenan Thompson was diagnosed with the disease after experiencing painful heartburn on the set of 'Saturday Night Live' two ...

Bad breath (medically known as halitosis) is a symptom of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, such as acid reflux and ulcers.

Found in saliva and the pancreas, it starts digestion as soon as food enters the mouth. Protease (Pepsin, Trypsin, Chymotrypsin) – Responsible for breaking down proteins into amino acids ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people’s mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study ...

detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed and mixed with saliva, through the esophagus to the ...

Digestion starts in your mouth, says Sarah Cook, a registered dietitian at UR Endocrinology at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York. Many older adults have xerostomia, “a fancy way of saying lack ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

A healthy gut allows for proper digestion and nutrient absorption, strengthens the immune system, supports sleep and reduces the risk of certain chronic diseases. A study from New York’s ...