If you’re one of many people who have swallowed a whole piece of chewing gum by accident, one question likely popped in your head right after that startling sensation. How long will the gum stay there ...

Israeli researchers say they have established age markers to determine how often healthy people should be able to swallow in 30 seconds. The inability to swallow, known as dysphagia, can signal ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 71-year-old man who recently had a bone density scan. The test showed I had mild bone loss, and I was told I needed to go on medication. I was prescribed a vitamin D and calcium ...