Dr. Ilon Choai, a New York City-based dentist and founder of oral care brand Biöm, said that tonsil stones, which are small calcifications that form when debris like food particles, dead cells, and ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. If you ...

CURE® spoke to an expert from Emory University in Atlanta about tonsil cancer, its “gold standard” treatment and potential side effects. Tonsil cancer made headlines recently when Georgia jam band ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Key Takeaways Tonsil stones form when food and debris get trapped and harden in the tonsils. Tonsil stones are often harmless but can cause bad breath and ...

The tonsils are an integral part of the body’s immune function. They are the body’s first defense mechanism against germs and viruses that enter the body through your mouth, per Mayo Clinic.

Tonsil cysts and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms. A doctor can differentiate between them with tests like imaging and biopsies. Your tonsils are lumps of lymph tissue at the back of your ...

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina - Removing the tonsils may help cure bedwetting in children with a breathing problem called obstructive sleep apnea or OSA, new research suggests. OSA involves a blockage of ...

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 ...

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“I didn’t think it was a possibility," said Katy Golden, who had her tonsils taken out when she was 5 years old Getty A Michigan woman is detailing the shock she felt after learning her tonsils had ...