The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when you talk or laugh while eating and drinking, or when you try to push down too-large bites because ...

The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when you talk or laugh while eating and drinking, or when you try to push down too-large bites because ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An analysis was conducted in order to determine the swallowing problems of COVID-19 patients who had tracheostomy or mechanical ventilation. These patients had a higher incidence of swelling disorders ...

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 ...

(SACRAMENTO) A little over five years ago, Craig began having problems swallowing food. He would often chase down whatever he was eating with a piece of bread and extra water to get food through his ...