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Results 1 - 10 of 83 for Hygiene
  1. Aging changes in teeth and gums 
    ... and several other cancers) Poor dental and oral hygiene Taking medicines that weaken the immune system (immunosuppressants) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000951.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Dental care - adult 
    Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins to build up on teeth within ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Insomnia 
    ... may affect your sleep. This is called sleep hygiene. Making some changes in your sleep habits may ... are able to sleep by practicing good sleep hygiene.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000805.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Changing your sleep habits 
    Sleep patterns are often learned as children. When we repeat these patterns over many years, they become habits. Insomnia is difficulty ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000757.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Food safety 
    Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food. These practices prevent contamination and foodborne ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002434.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Institutional hygiene (image) 
    Images ... Workers in daycare centers or institutions such as hospitals and eldercare should use good handwashing and hygienic techniques ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19075.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Male reproductive hygiene (image) 
    Images ... An infant boy with an uncircumcised penis requires no additional care. Uncircumcised adolescent boys should be taught to gently ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9729.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Trench mouth 
    ... stress (such as studying for exams) Poor oral hygiene Poor nutrition Smoking Weak immune system Throat, tooth, ... antibiotics if you have a fever. Good oral hygiene is vital to the treatment of trench mouth. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001044.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Breath odor 
    Bad breath is usually related to poor dental hygiene. Not brushing and flossing regularly causes sulfur compounds ... disease ( gingivitis , gingivostomatitis , ANUG) Impacted tooth Poor dental hygiene Tonsils with deep crypts and sulfur granules Sinus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003058.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Carbuncle 
    ... you have: Friction from clothing or shaving Poor hygiene Poor overall health People with diabetes, dermatitis, and ... need to be drained by your provider. Proper hygiene is very important to prevent the spread of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000825.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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