There was no record of the woman being tested for gonorrhea in the year prior to her death, an official bulletin said.

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

What began as a simple headache turned into a life-threatening infection for a 25-year-old woman until doctors discovered the ...

For decades, oral health care has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has ...

One lesser-known but painful side effect of cancer treatment is the ‘ chemo mouth,’ a condition that can cause mouth sores, inflammation, and discomfort, making it difficult to eat, drink, or ...

Chemo mouth is a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Rajiv Saini of Texas discusses the symptoms, risks and best treatments for the harmful condition.

Dry mouth can also be a side effect of muscle relaxants and sedatives. Older adults may be more susceptible to dry mouth because they take a lot of medications. Certain diseases and infections.

Today I visit the dentist and get told that I have a bad gum infection that needs to be treated immediately. Along with filling cavities and a teeth cleaning I end up staying almost 4 hours ...

If you notice creamy white marks on your baby’s tongue or on an elderly person’s tongue at home, that is what oral thrush looks like. Also called oral candidiasis, it is a fungal infection that can ...

A yeast infection can occur on your baby's neck, mouth, diaper area, or other skin folds in areas like the armpit. This rash is caused by Candida yeast, which is normally present in the body in ...