If you're considering tongue piercing as a form of self-expression, know that new research suggests that whether the stud used is metal or plastic makes a difference when it comes to chances of ...
Patients who experienced mild or no upper respiratory symptoms developed tongue ulcers within a few days of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in a new analysis, described in a letter to the editor on ...
Second only to the gut, the mouth is home to a diverse community of bacteria, known as the oral microbiome, with more than 700 species alone colonising our tongues, teeth and tissue. This means the ...
A white coating on your tongue is often harmless and linked to bacteria buildup or poor oral hygiene, but in some cases, it can signal infection or underlying health issues. Here’s what causes it—and ...
Q: After I developed a black, hairy tongue I saw an ENT specialist who prescribed a CAT scan. It showed that I had a fungal infection. Since then, many different medical professionals all asked me the ...
The mouth is a strong site for infection and transmission of the novel coronavirus, according to a study published October 27 on the preprint server medRxiv. Researchers believe this is the first ...
You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To ...
Tiny flies can transform minor mouth sores into a serious condition known as oral myiasis. This rare occurrence begins when ...
Recent infection with monkeypox virus can initially present with very few pronounced clinical symptoms and lacking signs of infection, and only few skin vesicles may be visible. Stefan Schlabe and ...
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