For years, scientists have linked smoking with conditions affecting vital organs of the body like the lungs, liver, and heart, but this habit also affects other, less discussed organs, like the tongue ...

A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers “melt”, scientists have discovered. Researchers said that they were “brutally surprised” to find that Fusobacterium – a bacteria ...

In more recent decades, HPV has been shown as a risk factor for developing head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancer covers everything from throat, tongue, and tonsil cancer to laryngeal, mouth, and ...

Oral microbiome “plays an important role” in patterns of oral mucositis, an after-effect experienced by nearly all patients with head and neck cancer treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Among ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict ...

Laryngopharyngeal reflux, also known as silent reflux, can also play an ‘instrumental role’ in causing an odd taste in your mouth. This is a condition where stomach acid and enzymes travel back into ...

Angioedema, a type of swelling that affects the skin and tissues of the body, commonly affects the lips. Angioedema is a type of swelling that affects the deep tissues of the skin and other systems.