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 ...

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 ...

Swallowing difficulty serves as a significant predictor of frailty progression in older adults, according to new research following nearly 800 community-dwelling Japanese seniors over two years. The ...

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) affects language expression and comprehension. But the condition, linked to neurodegenerative disease, can also go hand in hand with swallowing difficulties. Aphasia ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: 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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers at UC Davis Health have initiated a clinical trial using stem cells to address swallowing problems ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: 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 ...