Sometimes people will have triggers that are personal to them, says Adigun. “For example, spicy foods may be a trigger for someone. But more than likely spicy foods may be just for them, whereas we ...

Canker sores often seem to pop up out of nowhere and, once you have them, they’re often painfully hard to ignore — especially when you try to eat or even talk. So what, exactly, are canker sores? They ...

Alas, those little (or uh, not so little) red bumps seem to pop up whenever they damn well please and wreak havoc on your life. A cold sore is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Roll your tongue around your mouth, and ...

What Is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They're also called fever blisters or herpes simplex labialis. Up to 90% of people ...

Canker sores, though often overlooked, are a common oral health issue that can cause considerable discomfort. These small, painful ulcers typically form inside the mouth and can interfere with daily ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What starts as a subtle tingle or burning in your mouth can signal something more painful on the horizon: a pesky canker sore. For ...

Three times in the past year, I got a canker sore while traveling. The pattern makes it easy to diagnose: The cuisines of the countries I had traveled to were heavy in tomato sauce, cheese, yogurt, ...

Cold, dry weather can cause lip irritation, cracking, and cold sores. Blistex offers several over-the-counter products to treat cold sores and moisturize lips. Using antiviral creams at the first sign ...

Olivia Donnelly has to "learn to speak again, to eat again," in the wake of a devastating surgery for a rare cancer ...