In areas where the summers are warm and winters are cold, viral sore throats usually peak in the winter and early spring, when people are mostly inside. Viruses are spread by droplets in the air from ...

Canker sores are bacterial, non-contagious infections that occur on the gums, inner lips, inside the cheeks and sometimes on the tongue. They are usually red and round with a white center. Most canker ...

Canker sores typically heal on their own with time. But over-the-counter products, including mouth rinses and topical gels, may relieve pain and help them go away faster. This article takes a look at ...