Tongue scraping is the process of running a simple tool across your tongue to remove bacteria, food particles, and other debris from the surface. It's been around for hundreds of years, with ...

Causeway Bay claims fame as Hong Kong’s centre for the finest bites, eateries, restaurants, and cafés available on the island. Hidden in tall buildings and secret alleyways, the neighbourhood is a ...

Research has shown that salt water is an effective tool for oral hygiene as it creates an inhospitable environment for bacteria and reduces the risk of plaque buildup. Whether the same holds true for ...

Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) happens when your salivary glands don't make enough spit for your mouth to stay wet. Saliva is important for moistening and cleansing our mouths and for ...

Ox Nché is a fans’ favourite who has cemented himself not only as one of the best props in the world, but one of the world’s best players. The South African loose-head has been a crucial part of the ...

Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a beautiful grassland perennial that works well in garden meadows, wildlife corners and even ornamental borders. Britain's largest member of the daisy family, ...

Tongue soreness can be widespread or occur on one or both sides of the tongue. Treatments will largely depend on the cause, but may include good oral hygiene, mouth rinses, or certain medications ...

South Africa has always placed emphasis on the critical role of home language in education, and recently, the Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education approach is the latest bold move in policy ...

Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It's an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your ...

If you have a symptom of shortness of breath or a known lung or heart condition, your doctor may recommend use of a pulse oximeter. The pulse oximeter, or Pulse Ox, is an electronic device that ...