When the going gets tough, the tough … pop in a pacifier? That’s the surprising stress-busting move thousands of young adults in China are making — swapping melatonin and meditation for an adult-sized ...

Breaking the habit won’t be fun for anyone. But following a few tips — starting with keeping calm and consistent — will make the process smoother. Credit...Getty Images Supported by By Anna ...

Thumb-sucking, finger-sucking or pacifier use should be discontinued before a child reaches three years of age. These habits can harm the eruption and position of the permanent teeth and affect the ...

Many parents feel that pacis, binkies, dummies — or whatever your preferred word for pacifiers happens to be — are something of a lifesaver. Along with helping babies self-soothe, they can also act as ...

I remember this one girl in high school who had a pacifier. Seriously. You could tell it was a gimmick and an attention-getter. She wasn't really sucking on it to feel better. But I remember how we ...

Adults are swapping stress balls for baby pacifiers, and dentists say the bizarre fad could wreck your smile. A self-soothing trend that took off in China is now gaining traction in the US, with grown ...