Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "No one wants bad breath and face-to-face interactions are simply more pleasant when it's been properly taken care of," says ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever been chatting with a neighbor or catching up with a friend only to realize your breath is less than fresh? Whether you notice ...

Bad breath that doesn't go away is a sign that something else may be going on with your health. Getty Images/iStockphoto So you’ve downed a whole pack of tic tacs but still have bad breath? A few ...

Bad breath is something that almost everyone experiences at one point. Sometimes it's just "morning breath" or a side effect of a garlicky meal. Other times, it lingers, embarrassing you in a meeting ...

If you have halitosis despite optimal oral hygiene habits, it could be due to underlying oral health concerns, such as xerostomia (dry mouth) or hidden dental problems like gum disease. Chronic health ...

* Persistent bad breath may reflect internal health issues beyond oral hygiene * Oral bacteria such as Fusobacterium nucleatum are linked with colorectal cancer * Bad breath that //does not improve ...

Bad breath or halitosis is a condition that can affect people of all ages, often leading to social discomfort and self-consciousness. Although it may seem like a minor problem, persistent bad breath ...

Bad breath affects millions globally, extending far beyond a simple inconvenience to impact both personal relationships and professional opportunities. While the condition, medically known as ...

Several types of medications, such as antifungals and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may cause bad breath, according to a review published recently in the International Dental Journal.

This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. We’ve all been there: a moment when you realize you have bad breath and there is no gum or mint ...

We’re all familiar with bad breath in one form or another. That morning breath after a night of too much booze, or the strong smell you can’t seem to shift after a garlicky pasta dish or spicy curry.

Diana Messadi is a professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She breaks down the difference between chronic bad breath and morning breath; plus, she tells you how to combat all types of bad breath.