A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a yeast infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the Candida fungus. It is most commonly found in infants and toddlers who breastfeed, but ...

Q. You’ve written about a spoonful of sugar as a hiccup remedy. Here’s my variation, which I’ve used for years. Empty a ...

2. It’s something you ate. Tongue bleeding after eating pineapple?There’s a scientific reason behind it. “Acidic foods can irritate the tongue by disrupting the pH balance of the mouth and ...

If you can’t seem to get the taste of onion, garlic or cheese out your mouth after brushing, you might benefit from a tongue scraper. As one of the most flexible muscles in the body, the tongue ...

Tongue, lip and cheek-tie releases are often recommended to help with breastfeeding or to prevent health problems. Few studies have shown benefits. By Sarah Kliff Jessica Silver-Greenberg and ...