Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS "Gleeking" is a term that describes the projecton of a jet of saliva from under your tongue out of your mouth, like a spitting cobra. Gleeking can be done ...

A panelist discusses how dry eye disease involves tear film imbalance, leading to inflammation and ocular surface damage, emphasizing the importance of precise diagnosis and tailored treatment ...

What causes an ear infection? “ Viruses and bacteria cause the majority of ear infections,” says Dr. David Levine, pediatrician and Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at the Atlantic Health System ...

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to protect your teeth and maintain good oral health.

Miley Cyrus' knee infection after a music video shoot highlights how public spaces can harbor bacteria, as doctors stress the importance of hygiene and wound care.

An Indiana boy died hours after he complained of only mild symptoms that ended up being a rare and fatal bacterial infection, his grieving mother revealed.

Scientists believe they know what causes the treated infection to mimic chronic illness: the body may be responding to remnants of the bacteria that causes Lyme that tend to pool in the liver and ...

A skin abscess is a red, painful bump that appears within or below the skin’s surface. Learn about the types, treatments, and when to contact a doctor.

Infection with Streptococcus anginosus causes the disease to progress more rapidly than other bacteria. Cultures from more than half of patients with Ludwig’s angina and diabetes show Klebsiella ...

An anal abscess is a collection of pus around the rectal or anal region. WebMD explains what an anal abscess is, what causes it, how to treat it, and more.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a peritonsillar abscess, a potentially dangerous infection that forms next to the tonsils.

It is a rapidly spreading cellulitis of the sublingual and submandibular spaces but does not have lymphatic involvement or abscess formation.