Red patches on the tongue are often ignored as minor irritation, but doctors warn that some of these patches may signal precancerous conditions such as erythroplakia. Persistent patches that do not ...

Your mouth can reveal early signs of serious diseases like diabetes, anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, acid reflux, HIV, oral ...

A 16-year-old white girl was referred to the retina clinic by her pediatric ophthalmologist for evaluation of a worsening unilateral central scotoma with colorful edges in the setting of new ...

A sore throat is a common complaint, especially during cold and flu season, but not all sore throats are the same. Some are caused by viruses and will improve on ...

Oral cancer, sometimes referred to as mouth cancer, may affect areas including the tongue, gums, cheeks and lips.

"I was in hospital once and about to be put under sedation. I casually asked how anesthesia works, to which the anesthetist ...

Lupus is more common in Black people, and symptoms can be different too. Here's what to look out for and how to treat it.

Amanda Peet writes, “I admire people who can sit with uncertainty in matters of life and death. I’m not one of them. I suck ...

A lump inside the mouth can be alarming because it is easy to imagine the worst. In many cases, mouth bumps turn out to be harmless. They may come from irritation, a blocked salivary gland, swollen ...

A dentist has highlighted potential warning signs of oral cancer that people may overlook, including symptoms that could appear without even opening the mouth ...

A dentist has identified potential warning signs of oral cancer that can be easily missed, including symptoms that can be ...

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