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Dry mouth treatment: Tips for controlling dry mouth
To ease dry mouth, chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candy to keep saliva flowing. Limit caffeine and don't use tobacco. Sip water regularly.
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell — but not always.
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Chronic diarrhea: A concern after gallbladder removal?
Diarrhea is fairly common after gallbladder removal. Find out what to expect.
Fiber supplements: Safe to take every day?
Fiber supplements are one way to add fiber to the diet. Here are some tips for using them safely.
Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?
Calcium supplements can interfere with how the body absorbs medications used to treat hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism diet: Can certain foods increase thyroid function?
There's no evidence that eating or avoiding certain foods will help the thyroid work better in people with underactive thyroid.
Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Medicine you can get without a prescription may give some relief from acute sinusitis symptoms.
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Learn how the risk of getting this common heart rhythm condition can increase with age.
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