When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to is a bonus. Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels. In ...

Damage to the cervical spine (the upper part of the spine) can also cause dysphagia by impairing the nerves that control the muscles of chewing and swallowing. How the Tongue Is Involved in Chewing ...

Most good butchers will sell, or order in for you, ox tongue and calf's tongue. Ox tongues can weigh up to 2kg/4 1/2lbs and will feed 10 or more people. If welfare is an issue for you when buying ...

The video has gone viral, amassing almost 60 million views. A Telangana man has made it to the Guinness World Records for a bizarre feat - stopping 57 electric fan blades with his tongue in one ...

Unfortunately I wasn't able to taste test anything the robot had blown on to double check that it didn't burn my tongue, but it's supposed to bring your food and drink to the perfect temperature w ...

If you notice unusual pallor, particularly around the face ... Another common sign of iron deficiency is an inflamed or sore tongue. This condition, called glossitis, can make the tongue smooth ...

The rest of the oral cavity is lined by mucosa, which is moist, pink, or pigmented in healthy animals. The mucosa should be smooth except for the dorsal tongue papillae, the hard palate rugae, and ...

Extreme fluctuations in blood sugar (glucose), whether too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia), can be dangerous for people with diabetes. The type of diabetes, your medication regimen, ...

A numb mouth or tongue can point to several conditions, including burns, a nutrient deficiency, or nerve damage. Mouth numbness can also be a side effect of some medical treatments. This article ...