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 ...

White spots on your tonsils are typically a sign of common bacterial or viral infections, such as tonsillitis, strep throat, or mononucleosis. White spots can be caused by tonsil stones, a harmless ...

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 ...

For many people, getting their tonsils removed is a childhood memory: a sore throat, a surgery, some ice cream, and skipping school. More than half a million people undergo tonsillectomies each year ...

Tonsil cancer is the most common form of oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. But among all types of cancer, tonsil cancer is still relatively rare, affecting a little more than eight out of 100,000 people.