A 60-year-old Black man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with a 1-month history of a yellowish, green furry plaque on his tongue.

What your tongue says about your health By Vicky Chandler From colour changes to painful sores, a dental expert explains what to look for when checking to see if your tongue is healthy. We all know ...

Damage to the cervical spine (the upper part of the spine) can also cause dysphagia by impairing the nerves that control the muscles of chewing and swallowing. How the Tongue Is Involved in Chewing ...

More than 1 in 3 parents reported that their child has dealt with dental problems linked to a lack of routine oral hygiene, ...

Diabetes Test Results: Types of Tests and How to Read Them If you or someone in your family has diabetes, you might be wondering if it is genetic. There are different types of diabetes. For each type, ...

If you have diabetes, following a nutritious diet that promotes healthy blood sugar levels is critical. But it can feel challenging to constantly shop for, plan, and prepare diabetes-friendly meals.

Tongue cancer (TC) cells can enter a chemo-resistant state by activating pathways related to autophagy and cholesterol synthesis, report researchers. Using a large-scale library of TC organoids ...

Among oral cancers, tongue cancer (TC) is the most common type and often carries a poor prognosis. Surgery combined with chemoradiotherapy is one of the main lines of treatment for high-risk cases ...

NETosis is a NETs-induced neutrophilic cell death which is unique from necrosis or apoptosis. Besides its neutralizing pathogen, NETosis plays a crucial role in diabetes and diabetes-related ...

Over 10% of Americans have diabetes, and although lifestyle changes and medication generally help stabilize blood sugar levels, many Americans are considering the use of cannabidiol (CBD ...

When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to is a bonus. Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels. In ...

Tirzepatide, a GLP-1 medication already on the market to treat diabetes, is now FDA approved to help those suffering from ...