A tonsil cyst is a lump on one or both of the tonsils that may feel like a pimple. A doctor should check to rule out other conditions that can cause growths in the area. The tonsils are two masses of ...

A key street in downtown Palatine is on the fast track for a major overhaul this year. The village council Monday approved contracts to revamp Slade Street. The work — reconfigured parking, space for ...

Endeavor Health will be moving into a new facility in Palatine offering comprehensive outpatient mental health care. The new outpatient behavioral health center at 500 N. Hicks Road opens May 4 in a ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If symptoms last for a long time or occur with certain other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment depends on the cause of the ...

Swollen lymph nodes in the groin, called inguinal lymph nodes, are usually caused by a lower body infection, such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), fungal infections, cellulitis, or urinary ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Perhaps headaches, nausea, and fatigue come to mind when you ...

Little T.J. was a monster. There's no other way to say it. Extremely hyperactive, the toddler ran around in circles, destroying everything in his path. He choked the cat and dragged it by its tail. He ...

A new photo appears to show President Donald Trump's swollen ankle inside his shoe after the news of his most recent health diagnosis. Trump's left ankle was captured looking particularly swollen on ...

There are numerous possible causes of red bumps or red spots on the roof of the mouth. Causes include irritation from foods or dentures, or a mouth or throat infection. Red spots on the roof of the ...