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

Oral cancer, affecting areas from the lips to the oropharynx, often starts subtly, emphasizing the importance of regular ...

Here’s another reason to stay away from whippets, just in case you needed one. Doctors this week have reported a strange case ...

New instances of a deadly virus have been identified in popular holiday destinations frequented by Brits, and experts are ...

Kent County's latest measles case is part of a "troubling resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases ... here and around the ...

Dr. Markus says early shingles symptoms can sometimes mimic signs of the flu or common cold. “Fever, chills, fatigue, and body aches can develop in the early stages of shingles,” she says.

Woman gets permanent tattoo on roof of mouth. In the post, she explained: “I got a tattoo on the roof of my mouth and instantly regretted it. Five days later, I started running a high fever. The pain ...

1. Abscess If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria invade the soft tissues. According to Dr. Ross, abscesses often develop ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is ...

Developing a sore on the roof of your mouth can mean anything. It can occur due to an injury, irritation, or an infection. The key is to not only identify the underlying cause but also to know how ...