Could Using Listerine Every Day Be Bad for Your Health?

www.health.com Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer Antimicrobial mouthwash might disrupt the oral microbiome and increase the number of certain dangerous bacteria, according to a new study. Previous research has linked certain oral bacteria to gum disease and cancer; however, experts are still learning more about the connection between the oral microbiome…

How Electroconvulsive Therapy (Shock Therapy) May Improve Mental Health

www.health.com <img src='https://www.health.com/thmb/Sx7yhWdiPWhV5dCx_foJU8pUn1c=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/health-GettyImages-1361394500-82a94788291447dca5744bf7a0479d18.jpg' alt=' FG Trade / Getty Images ‘ title=”person with mental health condition undergoing shock therapy”> FG Trade / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMedically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Shock therapy, also called electroconvulsive therapy or ECT, is a treatment approach for mental health conditions. The treatment works by placing…