How’s your tongue feeling today? That question might sound silly, but your tongue can actually tell you a lot about your health. Chances are that you hardly notice it half the time, but it might ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s a body part that you probably don’t pay a lot attention to, but how your tongue looks and functions can provide clues about your overall health. Doctors say a normal, ...

Scientists have identified the tongue as a unique biometric marker with diagnostic potential. This discovery could transform ...

<0> Mayo Clinic Health Letter, December 2012 Highlights: Reducing the Risk of Disability from Rheumatoid Arthritis; Basic Remedies for Tongue Problems; Causes of Swollen Legs </0> Here are highlights ...

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

A glossectomy is a type of surgery to remove problems from your tongue. The surgery takes out part or all of your tongue. It often treats tongue cancer, but it can also help with tongue pain, bleeding ...

Life after tongue cancer surgery can be challenging at first. People may experience changes in their ability to speak, eat, and drink. Tiredness is also common after surgery, and a person must ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you happen to notice you have a swollen tongue, a.k.a. glossitis, you might be a bit concerned. After ...

If your newborn has a mild case of tongue-tie, then usually you can leave it be. But if the tongue-tie is more severe — especially if it alters the shape of the tongue — the pediatrician may recommend ...

October 30, 2007 (San Francisco) — For pediatric surgeon Mervyn Griffiths, MD, a simple snip under a baby's tongue is both an elegant solution to a breast-feeding problem and the basis for a ...