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 ...

Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast called ...

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 ...

An unusual kind of immune cell in the tongue appears to play a pivotal role preventing oral thrush, according to a new study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (September 8, 2014). These findings ...

THE HSE has issued guidance to the public over an infectious disease – and symptoms to look out for. Thrush is a fungal ...

Central papillary atrophy, otherwise known as median rhomboid glossitis, exhibits red, atrophic mucosal areas that are typically asymptomatic and located on the midline posterior dorsal surface of the ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Most causes of a sore throat and tongue are minor and can be treated by ...

The human body has an incredible way of sending signals when something isn’t quite right, and your tongue is one of the most telling indicators of overall health. Often overlooked, this small organ ...

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 ...