We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Dentist Ellyce Clonan can tell when her patients are stoned. “I can smell it on them, and then there’s the red eyes and dry mouth,” said Clonan, a clinical assistant professor at the University at ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health. A dentist reviews a dental ...

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a viral infection usually seen in children under 5 years old, although adults can catch it, too. Outbreaks have been identified across the country since late ...

I decided to take on a viewer’s daring challenge—catching an apple thrown across my backyard (with a little risk involved). See how I fared as I put my reflexes to the test and tried to catch the ...

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Not all mouth sores are cancer, but any lesion or discolored patch that doesn’t heal in two weeks should be checked. Erythroleukoplakia (red patches) carries a much higher risk of being cancerous than ...

(NEXSTAR) — You may not be getting an extra paycheck in August, but you could earn a little dough if you’re handy with a rod and reel. In several states, anglers can be paid for catching certain ...

Some food allergies can cause mouth sores. Examples include allergies to apples, bananas, carrots, and some nuts. Food allergies can trigger conditions such as oral allergy syndrome (OAS) and allergic ...

I can’t tell you where I first saw mouth tape. Was it while investigating the intense morning shed routines on TikTok? Or perhaps an influencer who insinuated that using mouth tape at night would give ...

Here’s what to know about symptoms and treatment of the infection. By Simar Bajaj Every summer and into fall, hand, foot and mouth disease makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. But ...

The alligator snapping turtle in this clip has everything he needs to go fishing. The bait is a part of his body, and his lightning-quick ‘snap’ is too fast for most prey to escape from. All he has to ...