Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor, but alcohol consumption and HPV infection can also increase the risk. The main ...

New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term ...

Despite decades of R&D effort, almost all biopharmaceuticals remain well beyond the reach of oral formulation technology. Today, these medicines are usually administered in a healthcare setting rather ...

Benign tumors of the oral cavity are atypical formations of noncancerous cells that grow in the mouth. They can look like sores or lumps, and they typically develop slowly. Benign oral tumors are ...

A new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server reported the outcomes of a clinical trial evaluating an oral vaccine candidate against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

The cell type and location of oral cancer can influence your treatment options and outlook. “Oral cancer” is an umbrella term that includes cancers that develop in your mouth and throat areas. These ...

Getty Images One of the key interventions for prevention and reduction of severity of oral mucositis is oral cryotherapy in conjunction with basic oral care. One of the most common non-hematologic ...