Doctors swear this isn’t an old wives’ tale. “Salt water gargles relieve sore throats by reducing inflammation, loosening ...

White spots near the lips may signify underlying health issues, ranging from harmless Fordyce spots to more serious ...

Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are painful lesions that develop inside the mouth, on the tongue, or along the ...

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 ...

This advertising makes North Forty News possible: Small as they may be, in size, canker sores can bring about quite some discomfort. These painful sores typically show up inside the mouth, making it ...

Viral infections like herpes simplex, fungal infections such as oral thrush, or bacterial infections can all result in sores, according to Dr Maneendra. Canker sores, or aphthous ulcers ...

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 ...

The NHS has paid out £35 million in compensation to hospital patients who developed bed sores caused by staff neglect. Figures reveal that over the past two years nearly 700 legal cases linked to ...

"Once the cold sore has broken your skin and caused a blister, it will only get better when your body has built new skin cells to fill the hole," explains Nicholson. "This will be quicker if you get ...

A man was left stunned after a supposed broken toe led to the discovery that he needed a new kidney. Niven Hopkins, 27, was left in pain after his foot suddenly swelled massively in July last year.

A viral culture test for detection of the herpes simplex virus involves collecting cells from a fresh sore or lesion and growing them in a lab. This process allows to determine if HSV is present.