We often overlook gum issues, without realising that they can lead to severe complications if left untreated. When there's an infection or trauma inside your mouth, bacteria may enter your gums and ...

A lipoma is a soft and rubbery swelling that is formed by the accumulation of fat. It usually grows slowly and is freely ...

Q My cat lives to go outdoors, especially in the summer. Every so often, he gets in a scrap and comes home with a wound that I promptly wash off and apply antibiotic ointment to. This time, he has a ...

Septic mastitis occurs when your cat gets an infection in the breast, usually from Staphylococci, E. coli, or Streptococci bacteria. These bacteria get into the mammary gland through the nipples, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or ...

Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Only 15 other cases of ...

As a practicing endodontist, Friday evenings are always unpredictable. Patients in pain or referring dentists who are trying to help their patients in pain right before the weekend have become a norm ...