No matter how well you brush your teeth or how many breath mints you pop, you can’t quite seem to shake that stubborn case of bad breath. What’s going on? Many things can cause bad breath, but one of ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

Tonsil stones form when debris collects in the tonsils then calcifies to form hard stones. Prevention tips can include gargling with salt water, using mouthwash, using a water flosser, or having a ...

A new study reveals a surprising link between tonsillectomies and a heightened risk of anxiety-related disorders later in life. Researchers analyzing Swedish health data found a 43% increased risk, ...

A large study has found that removal of the tonsils as a child can mean that the individual is more susceptible to chest infections as an adult. The study appeared in the latest issue of the journal ...

Having older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, finds a large study published in the open access ...

THURSDAY, June 7, 2018 -- Having tonsils removed in childhood is supposed to end chronic earaches and breathing problems. But what if it also increases risk of respiratory infections? "We found that ...

Tonsils were placed in ice-cold PBS plus antibiotics, and processing began <30 min after surgical excision. Tonsils were manually dissected and gently grounded with a syringe plunger through a 70-μ ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He's in treatment, but it's been tough. Chemo makes ...

Year-old Amber Milnes from Cornwall in England died on April 9, 2023, just four days after a routine operation to remove her ...