Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Canker sores are common and usually go away on their own in one to two ...

Severe iron deficiency can lead to pica, a condition where you want to eat things with no nutritional value. Both Peterson ...

Waking up with a swollen tongue can transform a normal morning into a concerning health situation. This unusual symptom, medically known as glossitis, often catches people off guard and raises ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you happen to notice you have a swollen tongue, a.k.a. glossitis, you might be a bit concerned. After ...

HOUSTON — Doctors in Houston are trying to figure out why a handful of people hospitalized with COVID-19 develop massively enlarged tongues. The condition is called macroglossia. It makes it ...

Strawberry tongue refers to a swollen, red, and bumpy tongue that looks similar to the surface of a strawberry. It is not a health condition on its own but a symptom of several diseases, including ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That dangly thing in the back of your throat (a.k.a. your uvula) is pretty important—it helps you swallow ...