Your body makes a fair amount of mucus and saliva every day. Can postnasal drip make you queasy? An otolarynologist provides The Short Answer.
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Cough Syrup, Cough Drops, Menthol Rub: What’s Best?
A visit to your pharmacy reveals row upon row of cough drops, cough syrups and other products. How well do they work? Family medicine physician Donald Ford, MD, provides The Short Answer.
Do Your Taste Buds Change as You Get Older?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Oral surgeon Michael Horan, MD, DDS, PhD, answers this question about our taste buds changing as we age.
Waking Up With a Sore Jaw? You May Be Grinding Your Teeth
Grinding your teeth at night can cause jaw and face pain, as well as headaches. Learn how to handle the behavior to help minimize its effects.
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Are Mints or Gum Better at Freshening Your Breath?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our Short Answer series. Dentist Todd Coy, DMD, answers this one.