Tonsil stones are small, whitish chunks most often caused by poor oral hygiene. In some cases, they can be the size of a pebble or even larger. Many people never experience any symptoms of tonsil ...

When I was 9 years old, I had my adenoids removed and tubes put in my ears. I remember waking up after the surgery desperately excited to receive the ice cream that I was so sure would be mine. When I ...

If you’ve got white lumps in your throat, they could be tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths.” Find out what causes them and how to get rid of them in this episode of Gross Science. I’m about to show you ...

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 ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science.View full profile Beccy holds a PhD in ...