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TV hosts discuss bad breath on The Talk
February 24, 2011 - It can be difficult to think of a discreet way to tell a friend, co-worker or family member that they have bad breath. For some reason, many people in that situation have difficulty balancing honesty with tact. Based on a recently posted clip from CBS, TV personality Sharon Osborne does not appear to have this problem.
February 24, 2011 - It can be difficult to think of a discreet way to tell a friend, co-worker or family member that they have bad breath. For some reason, many people in that situation have difficulty balancing honesty with tact. Based on a recently posted clip from CBS, TV personality Sharon Osborne does not appear to have this problem.
Spicy foods can leave breath with more than a hint of halitosis
February 24, 2011 - Hot sauce, curry, spices and hot food can really give a meal a kick, but afterward you may end up suffering from hours of halitosis, indigestion and heartburn.
February 24, 2011 - Hot sauce, curry, spices and hot food can really give a meal a kick, but afterward you may end up suffering from hours of halitosis, indigestion and heartburn.
Yoga exercises involve huffing bad breath in and out, in and out
February 23, 2011 - Many yoga disciplines teach breathing methods designed to induce a state of calm or focus in the breather, but these techniques may have an unforeseen side effect. In an enclosed space, deep breathing can recirculate odor molecules from halitosis throughout the room.
February 23, 2011 - Many yoga disciplines teach breathing methods designed to induce a state of calm or focus in the breather, but these techniques may have an unforeseen side effect. In an enclosed space, deep breathing can recirculate odor molecules from halitosis throughout the room.
Not all rinses get rid of bad breath
February 22, 2011 - Rinses designed to combat bad breath are not what they used to be. While today specialty breath fresheners exist to knock out halitosis immediately, the history of mouthwashes and rinses is littered with ideas that, in retrospect, sound eccentric.
February 22, 2011 - Rinses designed to combat bad breath are not what they used to be. While today specialty breath fresheners exist to knock out halitosis immediately, the history of mouthwashes and rinses is littered with ideas that, in retrospect, sound eccentric.
Peanut butter breath has little to recommend it
February 22, 2011 - Bad breath caused by peanut butter is instantly recognizable, and if you have it, you're likely to instantly put friends and co-workers off their lunch. However, peanut butter breath is not likely to disappear any time soon. More than 90 percent of Americans have eaten a jar of the halitosis-causing paste in the past year, according to the National Peanut Board's Consumer Attitudes Tracking Study.
February 22, 2011 - Bad breath caused by peanut butter is instantly recognizable, and if you have it, you're likely to instantly put friends and co-workers off their lunch. However, peanut butter breath is not likely to disappear any time soon. More than 90 percent of Americans have eaten a jar of the halitosis-causing paste in the past year, according to the National Peanut Board's Consumer Attitudes Tracking Study.
Halitosis could be a big problem in space
February 18, 2011 - Every country has restrictions that it places on applicants to its spaceflight programs, and these occasionally include halitosis.
February 18, 2011 - Every country has restrictions that it places on applicants to its spaceflight programs, and these occasionally include halitosis.
Justin Bieber eats nachos, courts bad breath
February 17, 2011 - Going to the movies can be an enjoyable way to spend an evening and an efficient way to get halitosis. At the recent premier of a film documenting his life, recording artists Justin Bieber was spotted buying nachos and a Slush Puppy beverage, according to Ok! Magazine.
February 17, 2011 - Going to the movies can be an enjoyable way to spend an evening and an efficient way to get halitosis. At the recent premier of a film documenting his life, recording artists Justin Bieber was spotted buying nachos and a Slush Puppy beverage, according to Ok! Magazine.
Garlic in abundance can leave breath smelling terrible
February 17, 2011 - Even in the smallest amounts, garlic can leave the pungent smell of halitosis on the breath. In large amounts, its odor can be overpowering. This year, the 12th Annual South Cariboo Garlic Festival promises to offer the bulb in abundance.
February 17, 2011 - Even in the smallest amounts, garlic can leave the pungent smell of halitosis on the breath. In large amounts, its odor can be overpowering. This year, the 12th Annual South Cariboo Garlic Festival promises to offer the bulb in abundance.
Etiquette experts lay out how to break the news of bad breath
February 16, 2011 - It's a rare day when a stranger will tell you that you have bad breath. It may be uncommon because it is so difficult to do. In spite of, or even because of, that difficulty, etiquette experts recommend telling someone when they have halitosis - albeit in a gentle way.
February 16, 2011 - It's a rare day when a stranger will tell you that you have bad breath. It may be uncommon because it is so difficult to do. In spite of, or even because of, that difficulty, etiquette experts recommend telling someone when they have halitosis - albeit in a gentle way.
Stuck in an elevator with bad breath
February 16, 2011 - Whether you're alone or stuck next to someone else on a long elevator ride, halitosis can be tough to take. Enclosed spaces naturally encourage the nose to detect bad breath, since very little air is being recirculated.
February 16, 2011 - Whether you're alone or stuck next to someone else on a long elevator ride, halitosis can be tough to take. Enclosed spaces naturally encourage the nose to detect bad breath, since very little air is being recirculated.
Cartoon highlights foods that commonly cause bad breath
February 15, 2011 - Spongebob Squarepants, a cartoon that has addressed everything from swearing to weightlifting to ninja-fighting, is no stranger to the topic of halitosis. An episode that originally aired on Nickelodeon in 2000 dealt with bad breath and the consequences of eating aromatic foods.
February 15, 2011 - Spongebob Squarepants, a cartoon that has addressed everything from swearing to weightlifting to ninja-fighting, is no stranger to the topic of halitosis. An episode that originally aired on Nickelodeon in 2000 dealt with bad breath and the consequences of eating aromatic foods.
Marlon Wayans discusses bad breath in interview
February 15, 2011 - In a recent appearance on the Fox News Channel, comedian Marlon Wayans discussed the effects of bad breath with the hosts of the network's morning wake-up show, Fox and Friends.
February 15, 2011 - In a recent appearance on the Fox News Channel, comedian Marlon Wayans discussed the effects of bad breath with the hosts of the network's morning wake-up show, Fox and Friends.
Bad breath is rampant in the U.S.
February 14, 2011 - Estimates may vary, but it is hard to argue with the simple truth - millions of Americans have halitosis. Up to 90 million people in the U.S. have bad breath, according to CNN.
February 14, 2011 - Estimates may vary, but it is hard to argue with the simple truth - millions of Americans have halitosis. Up to 90 million people in the U.S. have bad breath, according to CNN.
Bad breath can make a Valentine's Day date take a nosedive
February 11, 2011 - Rarely is it as important to eliminate bad breath as it is on Valentine's Day. Other than getting caught under the mistletoe, there is hardly another holiday tradition as kiss-oriented as going on a date on February 14. While fresh breath may not make you the world's best kisser, halitosis could make you seem like the worst.
February 11, 2011 - Rarely is it as important to eliminate bad breath as it is on Valentine's Day. Other than getting caught under the mistletoe, there is hardly another holiday tradition as kiss-oriented as going on a date on February 14. While fresh breath may not make you the world's best kisser, halitosis could make you seem like the worst.
Old anecdotes address bad breath with humor
February 10, 2011 - Having bad breath can make a person the subject of scorn or the butt of jokes. No wonder that so many ancient and Victorian anecdotes concern themselves with halitosis.
February 10, 2011 - Having bad breath can make a person the subject of scorn or the butt of jokes. No wonder that so many ancient and Victorian anecdotes concern themselves with halitosis.
Bad breath may sour chances of promotion, survey says
February 10, 2011 - Having halitosis at work can put employees in a difficult spot. How do you tell a co-worker or your boss that they have bad breath? What if you have it yourself? What can that do to your career? According to nearly half of those surveyed by the British Dental Association (BDA), having bad breath can lower your odds of getting a promotion.
February 10, 2011 - Having halitosis at work can put employees in a difficult spot. How do you tell a co-worker or your boss that they have bad breath? What if you have it yourself? What can that do to your career? According to nearly half of those surveyed by the British Dental Association (BDA), having bad breath can lower your odds of getting a promotion.
Different foods can cause bad breath, particularly in excess
February 9, 2011 - To help convey the power of varieties of oral odor like garlic breath or onion breath, below are a few records selected from the International Federation of Competitive Eating, along with explanations of how each food causes bad breath.
February 9, 2011 - To help convey the power of varieties of oral odor like garlic breath or onion breath, below are a few records selected from the International Federation of Competitive Eating, along with explanations of how each food causes bad breath.
Pentagon once planned 'halitosis bomb'
February 8, 2011 - It sounds like the stuff of fiction, but for several years it was slated to be a cold, hard, smelly fact. Research conducted in 1994 at the Air Force's Wright Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, indicates that at one point, the U.S. Armed Forces were considering a "halitosis bomb," a form of non-lethal weaponry that would cause unmistakable bad breath in those exposed to it.
February 8, 2011 - It sounds like the stuff of fiction, but for several years it was slated to be a cold, hard, smelly fact. Research conducted in 1994 at the Air Force's Wright Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, indicates that at one point, the U.S. Armed Forces were considering a "halitosis bomb," a form of non-lethal weaponry that would cause unmistakable bad breath in those exposed to it.
Columnist advises inquirer on breaking the news of bad breath
February 8, 2011 - It is not always easy to tell some that they have bad breath. In many cases, social boundaries can make it feel nearly impossible, particularly when it is a stranger who is afflicted. However, even telling a loved one can be difficult. The Charlotte Observer's advice column Ask Amy recently told a wife how to break it to her husband that he has halitosis.
February 8, 2011 - It is not always easy to tell some that they have bad breath. In many cases, social boundaries can make it feel nearly impossible, particularly when it is a stranger who is afflicted. However, even telling a loved one can be difficult. The Charlotte Observer's advice column Ask Amy recently told a wife how to break it to her husband that he has halitosis.
Reality show demonstrates that sweets can lead to halitosis
February 4, 2011 - It is common knowledge that certain savory or pungent foods can cause bad breath. Coffee, onions, garlic, leeks and certain meats can leave an odor in the mouth that rigorous brushing may not remedy. However, even sweet foods can contribute to bad breath, as an episode of the reality television show Flavor of Love demonstrated.
February 4, 2011 - It is common knowledge that certain savory or pungent foods can cause bad breath. Coffee, onions, garlic, leeks and certain meats can leave an odor in the mouth that rigorous brushing may not remedy. However, even sweet foods can contribute to bad breath, as an episode of the reality television show Flavor of Love demonstrated.
Children's TV science show explains bad breath
February 4, 2011 - It can be easy to lose a sense of proportion when thinking about the causes of halitosis. While oral odor is tangible - or smellable - enough, its causes go largely unseen on the tongue and in the throat. Fortunately, an online video clip taken from the children's educational program Beakman's World puts bad breath in perspective.
February 4, 2011 - It can be easy to lose a sense of proportion when thinking about the causes of halitosis. While oral odor is tangible - or smellable - enough, its causes go largely unseen on the tongue and in the throat. Fortunately, an online video clip taken from the children's educational program Beakman's World puts bad breath in perspective.
Halitosis contains volatile gases
February 3, 2011 - When you have bad breath, the odor that comes from your mouth and nose is not just the smell of undigested food or dead cells. It is not only the smell of mucus or post-nasal drip, either. Much of the odor of halitosis comes from volatile gases produced by microbes in your mouth.
February 3, 2011 - When you have bad breath, the odor that comes from your mouth and nose is not just the smell of undigested food or dead cells. It is not only the smell of mucus or post-nasal drip, either. Much of the odor of halitosis comes from volatile gases produced by microbes in your mouth.
In the Talmud, bad breath is a major no-no
February 2, 2011 - Oral health experts at Tel Aviv University have said that the Talmud considers halitosis a "major disability." This Jewish text records the discussions of ancient rabbis concerning social interactions, ethics and Jewish customs, as well as later discussions about those discussions. Evidently, they expelled plenty of breath decrying bad breath.
February 2, 2011 - Oral health experts at Tel Aviv University have said that the Talmud considers halitosis a "major disability." This Jewish text records the discussions of ancient rabbis concerning social interactions, ethics and Jewish customs, as well as later discussions about those discussions. Evidently, they expelled plenty of breath decrying bad breath.
Bad breath can appear at a young age
February 1, 2011 - While halitosis is often associated with aging, that doesn't mean you can't have it as a child. A parenting advice column in the Queensland Courier Mail has recommended monitoring a child's oral health habits and being wary of bad breath-causing illnesses.
February 1, 2011 - While halitosis is often associated with aging, that doesn't mean you can't have it as a child. A parenting advice column in the Queensland Courier Mail has recommended monitoring a child's oral health habits and being wary of bad breath-causing illnesses.
