Healthy articles

Plenty of supposed flu remedies do not actually work, but honey is an exception — with research showing that it can both help fight the flu virus and soothe your sore, coughing, throat.

Half heartwarming feel-good story, half absolute horror show, what does Three Identical Strangers reveal about what makes us us, as well as what people will do for science?

Menopausal changes, such as hair growth in inconvenient places, are nuisances — but they are completely normal. However, aging and menopause make us more susceptible to serious health issues such as heart disease and osteoporosis. What should you know?

Gum disease begins with gingivitis and can progress to periodontitis. There are a number of signs it is present and several ways that dentists can identify and treat the disease.

There are a number of signs of mild and severe forms of gum disease. Treatments vary widely from managing problems at home to medication and surgical interventions; all approaches focus upon the control of infection.

Bruxism is the term used to describe tooth gritting or grinding. It can impact significantly on the health of your teeth and is associated with periodontitis. There are a number of things you can do to reduce the damage bruxism may cause to your teeth.

Halitosis and dysgeusia may have many causes but may be due to gum disease. Oral hygiene can affect your breath and lead to gum disease but there are many things you can do to help.

Numerous risk factors have been identified for gum disease. Because some of them are within your control, it is important to be aware of them.

Everyday stress may be an integral part of life, but more extreme stress affects your oral health in more ways than you'd have guessed — even leading to gum disease.

Saunas have many health benefits, but can they also reduce your risk of catching a cold or flu? And might a trip to the sauna relieve your symptoms when you are already ill?