A non-fissured tongue is relatively flat across its length. A fissured tongue is marked by a deep, prominent groove in the middle. Some people with the condition report discomfort and sensitivities.

STICK your tongue out in the mirror. Do you see any deep grooves or cracks? If so, fear not. You may have a common condition known as a fissured tongue. What does a healthy tongue look like? To ...

Vitamins and minerals are essential to the healthy functioning of the body. Without certain nutrients we can become deficient and even ill. And in some cases this can cause noticeable changes to our ...

March 16, 2010 — Tongue conditions commonly seen in primary care are reviewed for the family physician in an article published in the March 1 issue of American Family Physician. "According to the ...

Sometimes, one may realise their tongue has a crack and abnormal pigmentation which may not be painful or uncomfortable, but different from the normal pink and smooth tongue. This condition is ...

The liver is an important part of the body. It filters blood, detoxifies chemicals and metabolises drugs. In total, the liver has over 500 functions in the body, including breaking down about one ...