What they are: Tonsil stones are hardened deposits of debris and bacteria lodged in tonsil crypts, often causing bad breath and throat discomfort. Why they happen: Risk factors include frequent ...

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have kept our mailboxes full, so we will dive right in. A recent column about tonsil stones prompted a reader with chronic bad breath to ...

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Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have been keeping our mailboxes busy, so we will dive right in. Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of ...

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 ...

Kidney stones are hard deposits made from minerals such as calcium or waste products such as uric acid. They start small in your kidneys but can grow bigger as more minerals stick to them. Kidney ...

Stones joined City from Everton in 2016 Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images John Stones will leave Manchester City upon the expiration of his contract this summer, with an announcement expected to be ...

People whose close relatives have kidney stones are more likely to develop them. This suggests that genetic factors may play a role. However, other factors can contribute, such as dietary choices, ...

More than 4,000 naturally occurring minerals—inorganic solids that have a characteristic chemical composition and specific crystal structure—have been found on Earth. They are formed of simple ...