Bed sores can be a serious danger for older adults and anyone who spends most of their time confined to a bed or a wheelchair or for someone who must wear a cast for a long period of time.

Some fruits and vegetables tend to hold onto pesticides and chemicals, making it especially important to rinse them thoroughly before eating. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David ...

Some people may develop sores or blisters on the tongue. Mouth symptoms can last 2 to 3 weeks. Herpes is not curable, but antiviral medications can help prevent further outbreaks. Canker sores ...

Jared Wesley is a professor of political science at the University of Alberta. Find him on Substack at Decoding Politics. Former Reform leader Preston Manning and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith ...

Jockey Luis Saez is "sore," but has "nothing broken" after a spill on Tuesday at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. His agent, Kiaran McLaughlin, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that the jockey ...

Home remedies for a sore tongue can bring relief when your tongue hurts from a minor cause, such as a bite or minor burn affecting the tip of the tongue. A tongue also can be painful on the sides or ...

A strained, sore throat has been in the news – but did you know cannabis can help it? There is a buzz about sore throats today. While they are most common in colder months, spring allergies ...

Approximately one-third of all patients infected with nocardiosis develop skin ulcers or sores, instead of an internal infection. These skin lesions typically form across the hands, chest wall or ...

Using mouthwash is a critical part of ensuring oral health. It helps to freshen your breath, kill bacteria, and protect your teeth and gums from cavities and gum disease. However, it’s worth ...

A classic sign of oral cancer is a persistent rough patch that looks like a sore and has a raised border. It can appear on the tongue, the tonsils, or the top of the mouth. Unlike some ulcers and ...

Yes, you brush your teeth – but do you use mouthwash too? Many do, even if it’s just to make their breath minty fresh. But does mouthwash really do anything else, and how should we be using it?