For decades, small grooves on ancient human teeth were thought to be evidence of deliberate tool use – people cleaning their teeth with sticks or fibres, or easing gum pain with makeshift “toothpicks” ...

Oil pulling is an ancient oral hygiene practice; researchers have likened it to an old-fashioned version of using mouthwash. It entails swishing about a tablespoon of edible oil, such as coconut, ...

Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that when you have a craving for something sweet? These days, the average American eats an estimated 17 ...