From mildly metallic to full-on foul, a weird taste in your mouth can send you into gargle-overload as you reach for the ...

“Norovirus can mutate easily, similar to other viruses like influenza and Covid,” says Lucy Thorne, a lecturer in molecular virology at Imperial College London. “A vaccine can provide beneficial short ...

Growing research suggests the bacteria left behind by the common childhood infection may trick the immune system into ...

A small patch that sticks inside the mouth may soon help detect gum disease and other oral inflammation long before symptoms appear. Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a wearable ...

Detecting gum disease currently requires a dentist chair and a visual exam, often catching problems only after tissue damage has started. To shift care from reactive to proactive, researchers at Texas ...

Because measles is so contagious, experts say that vaccination rates need to be above about 95 percent to stem the spread of ...

During the winter season, complaints of coughs and colds become among the most common health issues. Most people tend to ignore coughs by labelling them as seasonal and hoping they will clear up soon.

Health officials in Florida are urging vigilance as measles cases increase, particularly in Collier County. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that can be dangerous for young children and ...

Genital herpes is a common and incurable sexually transmitted disease (STD). It’s so prevalent in the United States that about 1 in 6 people ages 14 to 49 have it. More American women than men have ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick. So if something’s sour — or stale or rotten or just otherwise gross — read ...

Anemia can cause a swollen and painful tongue, also known as glossitis. Anemia tongue can make food taste bland and cause trouble swallowing. Iron deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency are common ...