If your skin is dry, too — or you’re just trying to manage seasonal dryness — I’m here to help you navigate the body-wash aisle. I tested several formulas myself and interviewed ...

A person who has burning mouth syndrome may require medications to manage symptoms such as pain and dry mouth. If a person has secondary burning mouth syndrome, treating the underlying cause ...

Shoppers can’t stand when toothpaste, deodorant and other items are locked up behind glass display cabinets at stores. Customers, accustomed to taking whatever they want off a shelf, don’t ...

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Dry January doesn’t have to be so dry. It can be a month full of flavor and fresh new habits that can help you stay somewhat sober even throughout the year. Whether you’re detoxing after a ...

Saloons closed their doors. Taps stopped flowing. People stockpiled their whiskey, beer and wine to weather the dry spell that would last 13 years. But the short-lived ban on alcohol production ...

As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley community is coming together to help the city it's shared a deep connection with for nearly a century. From ...

But as someone with lifelong dry skin, I've often found that many products do the opposite, leaving my skin even more parched and making flakes more obvious. As I've learned over years of trial ...

However, some people may notice healthier eating patterns and better nutrition. Alcohol can lead to oral dryness or dry mouth due to decreased saliva secretion. This can cause symptoms like sore ...

It's officially that time of the year: our skin is itchy, scaly, and more closely resembles a lizard than a dewy, glazed donut. You likely have a dozen barrier-repairing lip balms and thick hand ...