Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection usually seen in children under 5 years old, although adults can ...

Morning breath stems from natural bacterial activity when saliva production slows overnight. While typically harmless and ...

Although the CDC reports that the fall flu season in the US is currently mild, measles and hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) are ...

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

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 ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreaks are surging across multiple US states this fall, with cases in Maryland reportedly ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO More than 50% of people experience transient lingual papillitis, a benign form of tongue bumps.Stress and anxiety can cause tongue bumps by affecting your ...

Tongue splitting involves splitting your tongue in half. It can potentially cause dangerous complications, such as nerve damage, muscle damage, and infection, especially if not done by an experienced ...

UCR Health pediatrician explains symptoms, transmission, and what parents should watch for as outbreaks spread ...