The new species belongs to a group of flatworms known as planarians, which are typically non-parasitic. The new species was found on the Leizhou Peninsula, on the southern coast of China. The research ...

Anytime you eat, food is getting stuck between those fibers, or what’s called the ‘papillae’ on your tongue,” Dr. Pia ... since the price is right (under $15) and it stands out with ...

Wang L, Chang Y-F, Sun X-X, Sluys R, Liu D-Z, Dong Z-M, Chen G-W (2025) ZooKeys Along a stream tucked under the greeny overgrowth ... sea creature with 'long' tongue is new species Want to read ...

Transient lingual papillitis occurs when the fungiform papillae, the mushroom-shaped ... sample from the affected area on the tongue and examines it under a microscope to help confirm a transient ...

Tongue scraping works by physically lifting and removing buildup, which can look like a white or dark film, from the tongue, ...

There are many reasons you can develop bumps on your tongue. Often, these growths are common, not serious, and tend to resolve without intervention. Studies have found over 50% of people ...

When it comes to fighting halitosis, TikTokers are ditching mouthwash in favor of…tongue scraping. Experts in oral hygiene like Joyce Kahng, DDS, a California-based dentist who went viral a few ...

Beth Riehle has gone viral for her TikTok "fit checks," which help her practice her speech after having 80% of her tongue ...