The appearance of a hot sauce or pepper doesn't reveal whether it's mild or likely to scorch someone's taste buds, but researchers have now created an artificial tongue to quickly detect spiciness.

Experiencing a sore tongue after eating fruit could indicate allergies, infections, or vitamin deficiencies. Acidic fruits worsen symptoms so consider adjusting your diet if needed.

Three uncomfortable symptoms in the mouth could mean you have a potentially dangerous vitamin deficiency. You may not realise that ulcers and other issues could mean you are lacking vitamin B12.

Sharon Moreby says she spotted a white, cobweb-like patch on her tongue while brushing her teeth 20 years ago.

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Vitamin B12 is found only in animal foods, but in good amounts. So unless you’re a vegan, chances are you’re getting plenty of it in your diet. Yet many older adults are deficient in the vitamin. Why?

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