Science news articles about 'bad breath'

  • Bad breath? Mouthrinses work, but some cause temporary staining

    ... the odour of these compounds. Antibacterial mouthrinses are widely used to treat bad breath, despite some uncertainty about their effectiveness. "We found that antibacterial mouthrinses, as well as ...
  • Stomach ulcer bug causes bad breath

    Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer could also be giving us bad breath, according to research published in the December issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. For the first time, ...
  • Bad breath fights monsters at Japan whacky tech fair

    A monster-slaying bad breath blow gun, a rain-simulating "funbrella" and a navigation-aid helmet that steers users by pulling their ears: welcome to Japan's latest whacky inventions.
  • A breath mint made from... coffee?

    ... know why Starbucks puts boxes of breath mints close to the cash register. Your ... expectations, we found some components in coffee that actually inhibit bad breath," explains Prof. Rosenberg. The findings ...
  • Mixologists with bad breath: SmartMouth may be for you

    The alcohol-free mouthwash is said to work after combining two liquid chemicals and rinsing with the mixture. The product: If you're ...
  • Halitosis Takes a Bath

    ... . Similar to those who contract mouth cancer associated with an over consumption of alcohol, riding oneself of bad breath with wash containing alcohol may also be a cancerous trigger. Read More...
  • Fun With Lasers

    Bad Breath Lasers are the key to a new "breathalyzer" for cancer and diabetes, say University of Colorado scientists. Exhale into the device, and molecules in your breath that could indicate disease ...
  • Spit it Out!

    ... are helping you out—digesting your food, for example—while others might be causing cavities or bad breath (Altoids, anyone?). But according to a new report published this week, the bacteria in your ...
  • Really?: The Claim: Eating Parsley Can Eliminate Bad Breath

    Does this green herb have antibacterial properties similar to mouthwash?
  • Are you okay to kiss?

    ... 's Sackler Faculty of Medicine recently discovered that the other population of bacteria (the Gram-positive ones) are bad breath's bacterial partner. These bacteria appear to help the Gram-negative ...
  • New Chinese rules bar astronauts with bad breath

    China draws up 100 health requirements for people wanting to go into space, banning body odours, runny noses and tooth cavities.
  • 3-day course of antibiotics may be sufficient following tonsillectomy

    ... is a relatively safe procedure with a low death rate, but complications such as pain, bleeding, lethargy and bad breath often occur, particularly in the week following surgery. "Pain can lead to ...

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