A white coating on your tongue is often harmless and linked to bacteria buildup or poor oral hygiene, but in some cases, it can signal infection or underlying health issues. Here’s what causes it—and ...

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 ...

Although seeing your tongue turn yellow may be distressing, the most common cause is simply an accumulation of bacteria, debris, or yeast on your tongue. Other causes of yellow tongue may include ...

A white tongue can have many different causes and is sometimes accompanied by a dry mouth or an unpleasant odor. In some ...

Ever notice white patches on your tongue or redness in your mouth or throat? It could be oral thrush, a common fungal infection. These patches may feel sore and tender, and scraping them could ...

A 60-year-old Black man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with a 1-month history of a yellowish, green furry plaque on his tongue. He states that he drinks several cups of coffee and eats ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Women may blame their husbands or boyfriends for headaches, tears and stress. But they can't be blamed for those nasty recurrent yeast infections, contrary to popular belief. A new ...

Ever woken up with a tongue that feels too big for your mouth? Or caught a glimpse in the mirror and noticed your tongue looks different than usual? Before you brush it off as nothing, consider this — ...