One of those lesser-known struggles is a condition known as chemo mouth, a painful side effect of chemotherapy and radiation. For some, chemo mouth can result in mouth sores and other ...

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JOHANNESBURG - Despite growing concerns in the wake of a Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal, health officials say there’s no need to panic. Dr Lilishia Gounder ...

The shark kept biting and eventually partially swallowed the camera in its mouth. The diver tried to pull it away as the video shows the inside of the creature's mouth. At one point, the camera ...

March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that members of the Company’s management team will participate ...

Mouth larvae are parasites that hatch and live inside the oral cavities of human and animal hosts. These pests can cause a dangerous infection called oral myiasis. This disorder rarely occurs in ...

First of a two-part look at border life. Last year, Elmer—whose last name is withheld because he fears deportation—traveled alone by foot, truck, and bus from Colombia to the Mexico-Texas ...

What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Oral lichen planus is a long-lasting disease that affects your mouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away ...

In the meantime, or if your grinding seems to be associated with periods of high stress or poor sleep, an over-the-counter mouth guard might help as a short-term solution (two weeks to a month).

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...

In recent years, a growing number of scientific studies have backed an alarming hypothesis: Alzheimer's disease isn't just a disease, it's an infection. One such study, published in 2019, suggested ...