For years, scientists have linked smoking with conditions affecting vital organs of the body like the lungs, liver, and heart, but this habit also affects other, less discussed organs, like the tongue ...

A new review warns that tongue piercings can damage teeth, gums, and even pose rare but serious systemic risks, urging patients and clinicians to weigh the dangers carefully. Piercings can trigger ...

In a recent move by Health Canada to address the severe health risks associated with smoking, tongue cancer has taken center stage. The federal agency has released its latest update to mandatory ...

An Ohio man's tongue turned green and hairy -- a condition known as hairy tongue -- following an alleged reaction to smoking cigarettes while simultaneously taking antibiotics. The New England Journal ...

A man went to the doctor with a green, hair-like coating on his tongue. He had taken antibiotics around 21 days before seeking medical help. Hairy tongue can be caused by poor oral hygiene, smoking, ...