A biopsy later confirmed it was precancerous leukoplakia Years later, Shinkle was diagnosed with tongue cancer. Now, 41, he's ...

You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

Suck blisters, or chafed lips, are very common in breastfeeding babies. However, this doesn't mean they're normal. Read on to ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

Experts explain oral yeast infections (oral thrush, candidiasis of the mouth)—including oral thrush symptoms, treatment ...

It's the muscle we use every day for speaking, swallowing and tasting. But our tongue could also be an important indicator of our health and provide clues about what's going on within our body.

These painful and typically small lesions develop in the mouth and on the gums. Discover symptoms, causes, prevention tips, and much more.

Mouth sores and gum problems can flare along with other Crohn’s disease symptoms. Learn how to manage these complications and why they happen.

A computer-aided tongue-imaging diagnostic system identified severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in hospitalized children, ...

Five years after being diagnosed with tongue cancer, one woman is still navigating the aftermath of treatment and making sure others are aware of the signs. She can no longer taste or talk the same ...