There are many theories about my life that I believe to be true. One of my longest-held beliefs is that if I had bought stocks in Bonjela 10 years ago, I would be a much wealthier woman today. Why?

Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is when a person compulsively engages in body-focused habits, such as skin picking, cheek chewing, hair pulling, and similar. It is difficult for people to stop ...

Dog chews are hard on the wallet. Twelve-inch bully sticks regularly cost between $8 and $12 each, with 10-packs costing between $50 and $80 depending on the brand. Some super chewers can demolish an ...

Dear Dr. Roach: No one seems to understand a bad habit of mine, especially dentists! I bite off the loose skin on the inside of my cheeks. I remove little bits of cheek matter that is loose and sort ...

Have you ever caught yourself clenching your jaw during a tense meeting or woken up with a dull ache that feels like you have been gnawing on bricks all night? Across Uganda, whether in boardrooms or ...

Areca nut, also called betel nut, is chewed by millions across South and Southeast Asia. It feels harmless because it is ...

Caring for a cut in your mouth can involve stopping the bleeding, preventing infection, and reducing pain and swelling. Some wounds may need medical care. It’s very easy to get a cut in your mouth.