An older adult’s swallowing function is associated with lower social interaction levels, a new study finds. People with swallowing problems who lived at home laughed less than those without swallowing ...

A patient recently told me they’ve been having some problems swallowing lately. What can cause this? Swallowing is a pretty complex body function. It starts in the oral phase, when food is moistened ...

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke—and more than half of survivors develop swallowing difficulties. Left untreated, this serious medical condition called dysphagia can cause ...

Many conditions can cause swallowing issues, known as dysphagia. These include neurodegenerative conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. They also include brain injuries, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Xavier Lorenzo / Getty Images The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when ...

There are many potential reasons for difficulty swallowing. These include acid reflux that leads to irritation of the food pipe (esophagus), different kinds of tumors or scarring of the food pipe, and ...

I am a 71-year-old man who recently had a bone density scan. The test showed I had mild bone loss, and I was told I needed to go on medication. I was prescribed a vitamin D and calcium supplement as ...

Anxiety can strike at any time. Maybe it flares when you're blindsided by a huge medical bill. For others, it ramps up during traffic jams or long checkout lines—especially when they're already ...