Acid indigestion, more commonly known as heartburn, is that burning sensation that results from gastric acid from the stomach being regurgitated into the esophagus. Sometimes it can happen after overeating, but in most cases it is a symptom of a larger problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s easy to write off heartburn as [...]
Nearly one third of adult Australians suffer from hypertension, more commonly known simply and literally as high blood pressure. But don’t let the unassuming name fool you: Hypertension is associated with health risks that range from unpleasant all the way to deadly. Risks of Hypertension Hypertension can come with some health problems that negatively affect [...]
You may have heard that smoking e-cigarettes, called vaping, are a good way to quit smoking conventional cigarettes. You may have heard that e-cigarettes are better for your health than cigarettes that contain tobacco. It's possible you heard that they aren’t bad for you at all. There’s a lot of rumor floating around about e-cigarettes, [...]
We all know that sugar poses a threat to our teeth. Sugar feeds certain bacteria in the mouth, and the byproduct is acid that eats away the teeth enamel. As a recent column by an Australian dentist and cooking-show participant points out, however, people are often unaware just how much sugar they consume. The hidden [...]
The findings of a recent study with an Australian connection further strengthen the link between obesity and periodontitis, the severe form of gum infections broadly known as gum disease or periodontal disease. A New Look at Obesity and Gum Disease Prior research associated being overweight with an increased risk for periodontitis, but [...]
