Canker sores, medically referred to as aphthous ulcers, can be a painful nuisance. These small, shallow ulcers appear in the mouth, making eating and talking uncomfortable. Although the exact cause ...

Canker sores are small, painful lesions inside the mouth that appear as reddish sores with a white or yellow center, which make it difficult to eat or talk. They are generally split into two ...

Canker sores are vexing and common. The reason they occur isn’t clear, but your toothpaste could be a factor. An ingredient often used to make toothpaste foamy, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), has ...

Yes, you can contract oral herpes (HSV-1), aka cold sores, from kissing, but developing genital herpes (HSV-2) this way is… You Probably Won’t Get Herpes By Sharing a Drink, Glass, or Straw ...

All of these “can lead to inflammation of the genital tissues and urinary tract,” Dr. Gleaton says. If you don’t treat them, ...

Considering taking supplements to treat canker sores? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of canker sores. Follow the links to read common uses ...

“If you are having frequent bouts of mouth ulcers, you should be examined. Most of the population gets canker sores due to sensitivity to certain foods. Those with active lupus get them without any ...

Happy World Mental Health Day! This week, we’re writing about plant burgers, canker sores and quitting social media. Plus we’ve got our weekly “joy” snack. But before that, I have some news.

Valacyclovir is an oral medication that treats different herpes virus infections, including cold sores, shingles and genital herpes, according to the Mayo Clinic. Valacyclovir works by suppressing ...