Colleen Murphy is a senior editor at Health. She has extensive experience with interviewing healthcare providers, deciphering medical research, and writing and editing health articles in an ...

I’ve never had a cavity—and I’d like to keep it that way. So I started wondering whether I’m brushing my teeth at the right time each morning.I reached out to Steven S. Toth, DMD, associate professor ...

A lot of my runs happen first thing in the morning, and to be honest, I’m not usually brushing my teeth beforehand. Repugnant, I know; just let me be. But I’m half-awake, and my only real goal is to ...

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Marathon lore says there are two guaranteed truths on race day: you will question your life choices somewhere around mile 20, and you’ll become willing to try almost anything to get yourself to the ...

Good dental hygiene is important for everyone, but for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), toothbrushing and dental care can feel overwhelming. This daily task can be a source of ...

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile. It may also help you live longer. Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, ...

There is some careful mental scheduling involved if you’re one of the millions of Americans who drink coffee every day. Namely, is it better to brush your teeth before or after coffee? And does one ...

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed with fasting, prayer and selflessness. The start date for Ramadan changes annually because it is based on the lunar calendar. During ...

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