At a recent check-up my dentist said I had bad breath caused by tonsil stones, which was mortifying. What can I do about it? Dr Philippa Kaye answers: There are many possible causes of bad breath - or ...

Even if you don't think you've had a tonsil stone, it's possible you've felt the effects of one without realizing. While these little collections of food and bacteria aren't harmful, they can cause ...

Those mysterious white spots appearing on your tonsils can trigger immediate concern, and rightfully so. While they might seem like a minor inconvenience, these patches often signal your body’s battle ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humans have been taking our tonsils out for a remarkably long time ...

Dr. Margaret B. Mitchell (Otolaryngology): A 29-year-old woman was admitted to this hospital because of sore throat and peritonsillar swelling and bleeding. The patient had been well until 7 weeks ...

If you often share drinks with friends at the bar, you might want to rethink that practice, says TikToker Bree. Bree learned the hard way that all it takes is one sip from the wrong drink to catch a ...

A pyogenic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver that forms when a bacterial infection reaches the organ. Without early diagnosis and treatment, a pyogenic liver abscess may lead to severe ...

The human body is composed of over 37 trillion cells, each with a limited lifespan. These cells are continuously replaced to maintain organ and system function. Yet over time, or as a result of damage ...

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