A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a yeast infection that can affect the mouth. Symptoms include a white or yellow buildup on the tongue, an unpleasant taste, and discomfort. Home and ...

An unhealthy tongue may look red, smooth, or black. Other signs of tongue health include soreness and enlarged and swollen papillae, or the small bumps on your tongue. Tongue changes are sometimes the ...

The human body has an incredible way of sending signals when something isn’t quite right, and your tongue is one of the most telling indicators of overall health. Often overlooked, this small organ ...

How many times have you been snacking away on a handful of chips or chewing a stick of gum and accidentally bit the inside of your cheek or tongue? Ouch. Small injuries like this, especially if you ...

Tongue soreness can be widespread or occur on one or both sides of the tongue. Treatments will largely depend on the cause, but may include good oral hygiene, mouth rinses, or certain medications. A ...

More people are presenting with ‘Covid tongues’ and ‘strange mouth ulcers’ after coming down with coronavirus, according to the professor leading the UK’s Covid Symptom Study app. Dr David Strain, who ...

If you've peered into the mirror recently and have seen a slightly concerning bunch of spots on your tongue, you may have felt a little alarmed. After all, an army of raised, pink bumps doesn't ...