Healthy articles

Most women who have not reached menopause experience various kinds of menstrual problems including cramps, heavy flow, migraine headaches, irritability, or tension, or some combination of these symptoms and more. Yoga can relieve menstrual symptoms.

Cough suppressants (antitussives) are popular cough remedies — but who should use them, when are they pointless, who should steer clear, and what are the alternatives?

Periodontal disease is common, especially amongst men and older people. It begins with gingivitis and can progress to periodontitis. Gingivitis is not generally destructive but periodontitis often is and needs rapid action to halt its progression.

Dental and oral health problems are commonly seen in those with HIV and AIDS owing to the suppressed immune system characteristic of the condition. They vary in severity and require a variety of interventions to address the specific conditions.

Gum disease may start with milder forms like gingivitis but progress to periodontitis which can have serious concequences. Misaligned or crowded teeth and orthodontics may increase the risk of or exacerbate existing gum disease so extra care is required.

While no medication can cure the flu or a cold, plenty of drugs can help you feel better. What should you know?

Periodontitis appears to be associated with diagnoses of cancer. It is associated with oral, lung and pancreatic cancers specifically; therefore it is now thought even more important that periodontitis is addressed as part of a general approach to health.

Cockroaches are usually about the last thing people associate with health and healing. Some scientists believe, however, that chemicals in cockroach brains may hold the key to treating some of the new "superbugs"

If you have ever had a migraine headache, you know just how painful, debilitating, and even dangerous they can be. A new pacemaker for the brain, however, is helping some people make migraines a thing of their past.

Expectorants make you cough more, which actually is a good thing. Can expectorants treat your flu or cold and what are some natural alternatives?