The shape, colour and texture of your tongue can reveal whether patients are suffering from nutritional deficiencies, fungal ...

For clinicians, managing recurrent aphthous stomatitis means looking beyond the ulcer to triggers and systemic links.

Every year, this illness makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. This time, some parents and pediatricians ...

With hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD, spreading through certain parts of the country, there are certain symptoms to look for and ways to treat the illness.

Experiencing a sore tongue after eating fruit could indicate allergies, infections, or vitamin deficiencies. Acidic fruits worsen symptoms so consider adjusting your diet if needed.

A man who was left struggling to speak and eat properly due to tongue cancer has renewed hope after starting a trial for a new “smart” jab. Carl Walsh, 59, from Birmingham, was diagnosed with tongue ...

A man who struggled with morbid obesity died after refusing medical treatment for an infected sore. Nickolas Robert Holbrook, from Cardiff, was 53 years old when he succumbed to sepsis that developed ...

American actress and comedian Kate McKinnon recently revealed that she had been diagnosed with a geographic tongue. The 41-year-old actress told PEOPLE, "I took a photo of my tongue and sent it to an ...

We all have tastebuds, and some of us even have more textured tongues than others, but you know an out-of-place tongue bump when you see one. It could be swollen, discolored, or even painful. Such ...

See a provider if you have sores on the lips or in the mouth or if you know a partner has syphilis, so you can start treatment with antibiotics as early as possible. Prevent syphilis infections by ...

Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that makes everyday activities (like eating, drinking and talking) cumbersome. Thankfully, the best products can help eliminate some pain ...