DEAR DOCTORS: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? DEAR READER: Tonsils are ...

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 ...

Q I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? A Tonsils are the two rounded pads of ...

Dear Doctors: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? Dear Reader: Tonsils are ...

The tonsils are a pair of glands in the back of the throat that help your body fight off viruses and other infections. Sometimes, your tonsils can develop tonsil stones — which are not usually serious ...

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 ...

It’s time for another installment of Burning Questions, the column where I answer the health questions that you maybe don’t want in your google history. As a reminder, this is not medical advice and I ...

Knowing the signs and symptoms of tonsil cancer can help ensure an early diagnosis and treatment. Tonsil cancer symptoms ...

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 ...