Aphthous ulcers (a.k.a. canker sores) are small painful lesions that can appear on soft tissues of the mouth. Here's the basics on their cause, symptoms and treatment.

Feb 11, 2010 - Tami Port

Sore throats are a common medical problem experienced by anyone at any given time. They come in three different types, and sore throat remedies are non-invasive.

Mar 15, 2010 - Matthew Steel

Cold sore sufferers don't have to give in to this embarrassing condition. Understanding how to prevent and treat cold sores will ease discomfort and speed healing.

Jul 17, 2007 - Barb Hacker

Canker sores are a common mouth condition. Recognizing and treating them with homemade, OTC or prescription medicine can decrease pain and speed up healing.

Jun 7, 2010 - Harriet Cooper

A look at the best cold sore treatments and medicines and how to prevent cold sores appearing. The article also discusses what causes cold sores.

Sep 23, 2010 - Steve Rogerson

There is no cure for cold sores, but with medical treatment and lifestyle and nutritional changes, it is possible to shorten and even prevent an outbreak.

Jun 26, 2010 - Jennifer Dellerman

Pressure sores seem like such an easy problem to prevent. Simply change your position often, right? It's not that easy, though, making pressure sores a very serious pro

Nov 15, 2006 - Megan Abrams

Discover canker and cold sore differences, canker ulcer sore causes related to celiac disease, and how a gluten-free diet can improve a mouth sore outbreak.

Aug 21, 2010 - Vickie Ewell

Essential minerals and amino acids help prevent cold sores from occurring; build a healthy immune system; and reduce the healing time of existing outbreaks.

Jan 28, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Delayed muscle soreness is annoying and painful. Article offers background on why muscles sometimes hurt days after completing a workout and what can be done about it.

Aug 14, 2007 - DE Stanelli

Does breastfeeding have to hurt? Some experts say that if breastfeeding hurts, mother is doing something wrong. Breast soreness is preventable and treatable.

Mar 22, 2009 - Brenda Lane

Help suppress the Herpes Simplex 1 virus with food, herbs and supplements

Nov 7, 2007 - Corinne Lutton

Runner's knee is a common orthopedic problem affecting serious runners. Here's what causes this condition as well as possible treatments.

May 11, 2009 - Kristie Leong

Mouth ulcers arise for a variety of reasons due to both local and sytemic disease but the underlying pathology: mucous membrane damage, is common to all.

Jun 10, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Small, canker sores cause a big pain. While there is no known cure, there are some things that people can do to ease the hurt and speed-up the healing process.

Sep 9, 2009 - Karri Weathers

Cold sores appear frequently when a person's immune system is run down. There are ways to deal with these painful, encrusted blisters and to avoid contaminating others.

Aug 22, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

Find out what causes cold sores, how to get rid of their annoying symptoms, and prevent complications and possible outbreaks of this common viral infection.

May 9, 2012 - Angelica Giron

A sore throat can happen because of allergies or due to a viral or bacterial illness. No matter what the source, it hurts. Try these home remedies for your tween.

Dec 30, 2008 - Denise Oliveri

Though sore nipples are not necessarily common when breastfeeding, they can happen, and there are things moms can do to help relieve the soreness and pain.

Feb 10, 2009 - Julie Ackendorf