When your tongue swells, it’s typically responding to some form of irritation, injury, or underlying health condition. The tongue’s unique anatomy makes it particularly susceptible to swelling, which ...

Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a disease that causes a blood protein called transthyretin (TTR) to build up in your heart, nerves, and potentially other organs. TTR proteins aren’t ...

Since July 2023, three anti-amyloid medications have been FDA-approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with more in development. A potential and serious side effect of anti-amyloid ...

A swollen tongue, a condition known as glossitis, often serves as a physical warning sign of deeper health issues. Though glossitis itself typically does not require immediate panic, it is essential ...