People can experience an array of sores on their mouths and their genitals. Three of these types of sore are, by virtue of their name and location, frequently confused: canker sores, the cold sores caused by oral herpes, and chancre sores caused by syphilis. The last two names are particularly...

Recurrent canker sores afflict about 20 percent of the general population. The medical term for the sores is aphthous stomatitis.Canker sores are usually found on the movable parts of the mouth such as the tongue or the inside linings of the lips and cheeks. They begin as small oval or round reddish swellings, which...

Nicotine is a powerful stimulant that produces a euphoric feeling with early use, compelling many people to keep reaching for a smoke or two. The main folly of nicotine is that it’s addictive. Over time, the euphoric feeling becomes a thing of the past and the body’s craving for the addictive chemical takes over. It’s...

Skin Protects Us The skin, along with hair and nails, is the protective covering of the body. In addition, the skin prevents germs from entering the body and damaging internal organs. Skin supports the life of all other body parts and plays a role in maintaining the immune system. Skin also helps to regulate body temperature...

Definition Foul-smelling breath, usually caused by the breakdown of food. Other culprits include poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, disease, infection, tobacco use and severe dieting. Causes Most bad breath starts in your mouth, and there are many possible causes that include: Food particles from stinky foods like...

Scientists used a DNA-snipping enzyme called Cas9 to cut out the virus The cell's gene repair machinery then takes over, soldering the loose ends of the genome back together – resulting in a virus-free cell  Process could also be a cure for other latent infections, researchers say 'It's an exciting discovery, but...

The world of HIV prevention changed last week when it was announced that a recent National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study was stopped early when it was determined that the risk of HIV transmission is 95 percent less if the person with HIV is on treatment and has his/her viral load (the amount...