Although canker sores aren't contagious, the tendency to have outbreaks of canker sores can run in a family. Just because canker sores are fairly common doesn't mean they should be ignored. If your ...

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 ...

The outbreak occurs on only one side of the body ... Aphthous ulcers (also known as canker sores) are painful, non-contagious ulcers limited to the inside of the mouth. As opposed to herpes vesicles, ...

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 ...

musiva (Newcombe et al. 1995). This outbreak of Septoria canker underscores the potential threat of this pathogen to P. trichocarpa in the Pacific Northwest where it is a keystone species in riparian ...

The pair soon learned from prior research that the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica—a canker fungus—was primarily responsible for the changes. It had killed almost all the chestnut trees.

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.

can help reduce the duration of an outbreak, especially if applied at the first sign of a cold sore. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, appear around the mouth, and are contagious. Canker ...