Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, sometimes affects the ...

A chronic sore throat lasts for more than 10 days and doesn't go away on its own. While most sore throats are caused by a ...

Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. It affects the cells in the middle part of your throat, or what’s called the oropharynx. Early signs are easy to miss. “We can't see that area ...

Head and neck cancers affect the tissues of the mouth, throat, sinuses, and surrounding areas. They can impact crucial functions like breathing, swallowing, and talking. There are several types of ...

Early research suggests that the diagnostic tests most commonly used in the U.S. may not be the most effective at detecting the omicron coronavirus variant. Some Americans are using at-home tests to ...

It’s not uncommon to experience a scratchy, irritated, sore throat after going to the dentist. While there are numerous potential causes, most cases resolve on their own. A sore throat may be related ...

A canker sore in the throat can be painful. However, home remedies, such as sucking an ice cube or using a saltwater gargle, may provide relief. Also known as mouth ulcers or aphthous ulcers, canker ...

Trench mouth, a survey of the land last week revealed, is spreading. To what extent no one knows, for only twelve States require dentists (who commonly see the infection when it affects the gums) and ...

Oropharyngeal cancer involves cancer of the tissues in the throat, base of the tongue, tonsils, or roof of the mouth, known as the soft palate. Share on Pinterest Roman Chekhovskoy/Getty Images The ...