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, ...

A new study is exploring how a person’s native language can influence the way the brain processes auditory words in a second language. Because cues that signal the beginning and ending of words can ...

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 ...

The author spent her adult life avoiding and dreading Chinese after failing it at O-Levels, but recently started to relearn the language again alongside her children. (Photo: iStock) New: You can ...

As expected, the enactment of Republic Act No. 12027, which discontinues the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction from kindergarten to Grade 3, drew a howl of protest from mother tongue ...

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 ...