Everyone’s breath has felt not-so-fresh now and again. If a person’s breath smells like mothballs, there’s most likely a medical cause behind it. Most causes of mothball breath are easy to diagnose ...

Most of the time, bad breath is caused by something in your mouth or throat. But in some cases, an underlying medical condition can cause a particular mouth odor. Bad breath, also called halitosis, ...

Everyone gets bad breath from time to time. Foods like onions or garlic or poor dental habits cause a strong odor in your mouth, which often gets better with simple lifestyle changes. But sometimes, ...

Bad breath stinks, literally, but it may also be a sign of a serious health problem. A dentist discusses the different types and causes of halitosis. Bad breath happens to everyone from time to time.

“A majority of halitosis is caused by bacteria in the mouth, but it could also be an indicator to other health issues that may need to be addressed,” said Nicolaas Geurs, DDS, dean of the UAB School ...

Morning breath is the term that people use to describe breath that smells bad when a person wakes up. Dry mouth and poor oral hygiene are common causes of morning breath. The Academy of General ...

Sneezing is common, and while it could mean you have a health condition like a cold, it could also happen when the mucous membranes in your nose or throat get irritated from substances like dust or ...