Early signs of tongue cancer include difficulty swallowing, persistent tongue ulcers, loose teeth, slurred speech, and more.

The tongue is not just essential for taste and speech; it’s also a reliable indicator of overall health. Changes in its color, texture, or coating can point to nutritional deficiencies ...

The tongue's primary function extends far beyond that. It serves as a biological shock absorber. When a woodpecker pecks at a tree, the impact energy doesn't bounce around in its head.

Dentists break down the top benefits of tongue scraping and how to do it the right way. Plus, they share if the oral hygiene practice is really worth doing.

Chronic tongue biting goes beyond mere clumsiness—discover the neurological, dental, and stress-related causes that might require medical attention.

Woman's Tongue Removed After She Was Diagnosed with Mouth Cancer at 23: 'It's Just Bad Luck' Jessica Tappenden-Rowell, 23, had her tongue rebuilt with a skin graft from her tattooed forearm ...

A swollen tongue may signal allergies, deficiencies, infections, or deeper health issues you shouldn't ignore.

California resident Chanel Tapper, 34, has kept the record for the world’s longest female tongue since 2010. She told Guinness World Records in a new interview that her 3.8-inch-long tongue ...

Tongue scraping has recently gone viral, but the practice has ancient roots in Ayurvedic medicine. We asked dentists to explain the benefits.

What is tongue scraping? In a nutshell, tongue scraping is a method through which you can remove extra particles from the surface of your tongue.

There are many factors that can cause bumps on your tongue. See photos and learn to identify injuries, irritation, infections, and other causes.

An electronic tongue that can replicate flavours like cake and fish soup could help recreate food in virtual reality, but can’t yet simulate other things that influence taste, such as smell.