A type of oral cancer that develops in the different cells of the tongue, tongue cancer is one of the most common types. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sachin Marda, senior consultant ...

Generally speaking, a tongue’s color will fall somewhere between a pale pink and dark red, with a thin, white-ish layer of keratin on top.Photograph: 4FR/Getty Images Once, at a party, a woman said ...

In the early days of COVID, it felt like we were learning new things about the virus in real time daily. Its severity, especially for specific populations like older adults and the immunocompromised, ...

When we think of unique body identifiers, we think of fingerprints, iris patterns or even DNA. But scientists have discovered another surprisingly accurate biometric marker in your tongue. Its shape, ...

Mouth cancer can appear on the lips or anywhere in the mouth, including the tissues inside the cheeks, the tongue, and the gums. Mouth cancer may look like red, gray, or white patches of skin, thick ...

Dark spots appearing on the tongue can create immediate worry and concern for many people. These mysterious marks often develop without warning, leaving individuals wondering whether they signal a ...

Kaposi’s sarcoma can affect the cells lining mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth and tongue. It leads to lesions, or growths, on the skin of the tongue. Kaposi’s sarcoma is a vascular tumor, ...

That pink muscle in your mouth isn’t just for tasting ice cream and awkward first kisses. Your tongue might be the most overlooked diagnostic tool in your entire body—a health barometer that changes ...

A non-fissured tongue is relatively flat across its length. A fissured tongue is marked by a deep, prominent groove in the middle. Some people with the condition report discomfort and sensitivities.

A pharmacist says people taking specific medications should look out for a list of symptoms including numbness and a red ...