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 ...

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.

Right now, I have a canker sore on the inside of my bottom ... What doesn’t help: being told by professionals or others that your pain is no big deal. “Nobody wants to be told it’s all ...

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Here’s how it works. November 1: Say hello to our new budget big phone pick, the CMF Phone 1! We've updated some formatting all around the page as well to keep things tidy. The best big phones ...

Unlike HSV, a herpes rash can leave behind scars after it heals. An aphthous ulcer is a type of mouth sore that is often confused with cold sores but not herpes-related. Called canker sores, they can ...

Pain is just one symptom of what's typically known as a sore throat (pharyngitis). Other symptoms include having a dry or scratchy feeling in your throat or trouble swallowing. Chances are your ...

A sore throat caused by allergies is common. Postnasal drip, your body's histamine response when exposed to allergens (which causes inflammation), and repeated exposure to breathing in substances ...