What causes halitosis (bad breath) and how can you effectively diagnose and manage it for fresh breath and better dental ...

Few things are as off-putting as having bad breath. We inwardly cringe or turn away when a friend or co-worker has stinky breath, and identifying an unpleasant odor coming out of one's own mouth in ...

The familiar morning breath that greets countless Americans each day usually disappears after brushing. However, when bad breath persists despite good oral hygiene, it might indicate something more ...

Most of us have been there. That moment when you're on a date, chatting with friends or in a job interview. As you heartily engage, out of the blues, a pungent smell assaults your own nostrils. As you ...

Follow a healthy eating plan to help prevent bad breath and improve overall gut health. Avoid foods and drinks that trigger acid reflux, like chocolate, mint, and caffeine. Brushing your teeth twice a ...

My husband tells me I have unpleasant breath odour. I rarely eat spicy or garlicky food and have excellent oral hygiene. But I do have a lot of wind and bloating. I wondered whether to have tests for ...

One reviewer loved that it removed “residual gunk” from their tongue.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Bad breath (halitosis) can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy ...

Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent—with the weight ...