Ever notice white patches on your tongue or redness in your mouth or throat? It could be oral thrush, a common fungal infection. These patches may feel sore and tender, and scraping them could ...

It’s quite distasteful. Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also ...

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 unusual kind of immune cell in the tongue appears to play a pivotal role preventing oral thrush, according to a new study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (September 8, 2014). These findings ...

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 ...

The tongue serves as an important diagnostic tool in oral health assessment. Regular tongue examination can reveal early signs of various health conditions, from minor infections to more serious ...

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded two grants totaling more than $7.8 million to UB, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Albert Einstein College of ...