Our tongues rarely get the attention they deserve as health indicators, yet their appearance can reveal surprising information about our overall wellbeing. A healthy tongue should appear pink, moist, ...

The tongue serves as an important diagnostic tool in oral health assessment. Regular tongue examination can reveal early signs of various health conditions, from minor infections to more serious ...

Dentists explain what dry mouth is and share the best over the counter treatments. Plus, learn why drinking too much water ...

Your tongue is one place where you might develop symptoms if you’re mildly dehydrated. Some tongues develop white patches or a dry, rough surface. Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images About 60 ...

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 ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Shiela asks, "My tongue has turned white and I have problems ...

I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be?

Anecdotal reports and a case series suggest that Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists may in some cases lead to underproduction of saliva and a dry mouth. (Photo: Getty) People have been mouthing ...