The tongue helps savour life but it could also help save lives. A study by researchers from the Middle Technical University (MTU) in Baghdad and the University of South Australia (UniSA) now provides ...

Tongues are an essential muscle. They help people speak and chew and taste food. However, sometimes a tongue’s appearance can change. They can develop bumps, change color, or become hairy in ...

There are many reasons you can develop bumps on your tongue. Often, these growths are common, not serious, and tend to resolve without intervention. Studies have found over 50% of people experience a ...

Your tongue is a vital health barometer, revealing early signs of nutrient deficiencies, infections, and even autoimmune ...

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 ...

Thinking of getting a tongue or lip piercing? You may want to reconsider. Oral piercings have been linked to gum disease, heart disease and even brain abscess, according to research by a local dentist ...

Susan Smith is part of what seems to be an emerging trend in tongue cancer — younger patients without a history of smoking or drinking having advanced cancer. Susan Smith noticed a small bump on the ...

Anecdotal reports and a case series suggest that Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists may in some cases lead to underproduction of saliva and a dry mouth. (Photo: Getty) People have been mouthing ...

A new DoD-funded trial tests SwallowFIT, a targeted therapy that strengthens swallowing muscles in early Parkinson’s patients ...