Life-threatening complications include sepsis, stroke, pneumonia and more
Good dental habits and staying hydrated can help, but persistent bad breath merits professional care
You may not be able to smell your own breath, but a bad taste, dry mouth and other clues can tell you when it may be less than fresh
Bad breath can smell foul, fruity, sour, fishy or even metallic — the scent may offer clues about what’s causing it
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Fruity-smelling breath can happen when your body burns fat for energy, and in some cases, can signal a medical emergency
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Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain — and now we know more about the root cause
Nighttime knee pain could be from inflammation, injury or another condition that gets worse with pressure and positioning
Research on whether glyphosate increases cancer risk is mixed, but you can take steps to limit your exposure
Symptoms include chronic exhaustion, overstimulation and skill loss
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