Multiple other dentists we spoke with agreed. “Water flossers are excellent at rinsing away loose food particles, but they cannot fully remove plaque, the sticky biofilm of food debris and bacteria ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar calendar in ancient ...

Navratri day 3: The third day of Shardiya Navratri honours Maa Chandraghanta. Discover her story, puja timings, auspicious colour, Chandraghanta mantra. Navratri day 3: Shardiya Navratri, the nine-day ...

The dental procedure is one of the most dreaded. Here are six of its most common causes. By Susan Shapiro Last fall, I was plagued by a mysterious string of toothaches. Several dental appointments and ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare human statue at Göbekli Tepe, the 11,500-year-old temple complex in southeastern Turkey, shedding new light on the symbolic and ritual practices at the world’s ...

Navratri 2025 starts on September 22. To ensure a nutritious and delicious Navratri fasting experience, consider the following tips and meal plan. Shardiya Navratri 2025 is almost here. Navratri is a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

After an unusual meeting, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued new recommendations about this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know. When you purchase ...

The Apple Watch helps people track their health and fitness, but it can also be a great tool to help people stay productive and get work done. This is especially true for people who get easily ...

Harmful bacteria and fungi living in your mouth could triple your risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a study has suggested. Experts have long believed that people with poor oral hygiene are more ...

Do you floss before brushing? You’re doing something right, experts say, because it can be easier to remove bigger pieces of debris from your teeth before going in with a brush. That said, dentist Dr.

Oral bacteria and fungi may help reshape the pancreatic microbiome and promote carcinogenesis. Earlier research has connected periodontal disease and clinical candidiasis with greater pancreatic ...