Imagine you are late for your morning class when you realize that your doorknob is tied to the one next to it. This prank is one for the books! It's like the universe is testing your patience (and ...

DID you know that in a significant number of cases, dentists are the first medical specialists to recognise and diagnose mental health conditions? They also naturally send these patients to general ...

Vitamin B12 is what is known as an essential nutrient. That means two things: First, an essential nutrient is a chemical ...

Enjoy our expertly researched article to discover the many reasons cats stick their tongues out. Some of the reasons may ...

Peter Young, 67, a Meat Loaf impersonator from Blackpool, has told how he spotted something wrong with his teeth while doing an interview following the death of the rock star ...

What your tongue says about your health By Vicky Chandler From colour changes to painful sores, a dental expert explains what ...

Early warning signs include a sore lump or ulcer on the tongue that doesn't heal; a red or white patch on the tongue that doesn't go away; pain or a burning feeling on the tongue or difficulty ...

The UK has introduced a ban on pigs, sheep and cattle imports from Germany after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in the country.

Clinical signs vary depending on the animal but symptoms in cattle include sores and blisters on the feet, mouth and tongue as well as the potential for a fever, lameness and reluctance to feed. For ...

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