Low levels of B vitamins and zinc can make ulcers worse, but it sounds like she has already tried vitamin supplements. Occasionally aphthous ulcers can also be associated with anaemia, so that is ...

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Mouth ulcers, can have a variety of causes. One common, and often overlooked, factor is an ingredient in toothpaste known as sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). SLS is a foaming agent, but is also ...

Whenever I have a mouth ulcer, I find myself reminiscing back to the days that my mouth didn’t hurt. Those halcyon times when a cup of tea was comforting, not biting. When a packet of salt and ...

Labour MPs have been told to "put their money where their mouth is" and back a bill for an EU Youth Mobility Scheme. The Lib Dems accused ministers of "mischaracterising" the idea as full freedom ...

Cold sores can be a frustrating and uncomfortable ... The small, fluid-filled blisters typically appear around the lips and mouth and often resolve themselves within a week or so - so are more ...

Between 2015 and 2019, the country reported 140 outbreaks, with the government spending $176 million on bi-annual vaccination programs Mathias Magoola In a groundbreaking achievement, Dr Matthias ...

Genital herpes, an STI caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), is prevalent and commonly transmitted through sexual contact. Early diagnosis through tests like PCR and antibody detection can improve ...

Alchemilla vulgaris (Lady's Mantle) has traditionally been used in oral hygiene and was recently shown to accelerate wound healing when used in combination with glycerine. The objective of this ...

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) or hoof-and-mouth disease (HMD) is an infectious and sometimes fatal viral disease that primarily affects even-toed ungulates, including domestic and wild bovids.

For cattle, symptoms of the disease include blisters and sores on their feet, mouth and tongue, as well as lameness, fever and reluctance to feed. In sheep and pigs, symptoms typically present as ...