A collaborative research team from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and West China Hospital of Sichuan University has made a breakthrough in understanding the spread of oral squamous cell carcinoma ...

The humble taco is Mexico’s most popular food, and the handheld wonder has long had a fervent following in the U.S. We’ll eat ...

Geographic tongue is a condition that makes the tongue appear red, and creates map-like white patches on its surface. WebMD ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Do people say “How do you do?” anymore when being introduced to someone? The phrase seems to have faded away. If it is no longer used, what should I say when being ...

Discover the common causes of white tongue coating from poor hygiene to fungal infections, plus when this seemingly harmless symptom requires medical attention.

Google Maps is one of the most useful navigational tools on Android. It enables people to preview a trip and plan for obstacles. However, knowing how to find where you are right now on the map is ...

The stage of a cancer describes its size and position and if it has spread to nearby tissue or other parts of the body. In tongue cancer, staging also looks at how deep the cancer is. The most ...

Scientists tested a device that helped volunteers taste flavors meant to represent distant samples of coffee, lemonade, fried eggs, cake and fish soup. By Veronique Greenwood Imagine you are video ...

Most often, the pain is on the tip of your tongue or roof of your mouth. But sometimes, it affects the front of your mouth or the inner part of your lips. It often lasts many years. About a third ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...