A fit and healthy marathon runner has been left in need of a kidney transplant after developing a 15th century disease. When you hear the word gout, the first image which comes to mind is probably ...

You find the lesion or sore covers a large area or is more painful than expected. You find that your gums are either swollen or painful or the sore is present inside the mouth (gingivostomatitis). If ...

New findings reveal a correlation between Alzheimer’s disease progression and the activation of a herpesvirus protein, ICP27. A new study has uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease ...

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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. United States’ Lindsey Vonn reacts after crashing during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup downhill ...

Cold sores can be a frustrating and uncomfortable ... The small, fluid-filled blisters typically appear around the lips and mouth and often resolve themselves within a week or so - so are more ...

BERLIN, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Germany has not found any further cases of foot-and-mouth disease, agriculture minister Cem Oezdemir said on Wednesday, adding that experts were working day and night to ...

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.

Using a saltwater rinse or gargling with salt water may also soothe canker sores (small, painful ulcers in the mouth), helping them heal more quickly. It's important to use the appropriate ratio ...

Fans called Macy Gray a “sore loser” for storming off “The Masked Singer UK” after being eliminated Saturday. The “I Try” singer walked off the stage when judges Jonathan Ross ...

HAMBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Germany's meat and dairy exports outside the EU face severe restrictions after the country’s first case of the livestock disease foot-and-mouth was confirmed on ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, occurs when there is not enough saliva (or "spit") to lubricate the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks. Saliva is critical for chewing, swallowing, digestion ...