The human body is made up of many amazing parts and systems that all work together to keep us healthy. One of the key components of both the respiratory system and the digestive system is the pharynx, ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Have you ever heard of tonsil stones? Well, they're more common than you may think. Kylee Angell said she was sitting with her daughters and felt like she had a scratchy throat. “I ...

Q: My 41-year-old son has bad tonsils. His tonsils swell and have white patches on them. He runs a temperature for several days. He has talked with several ear, nose and throat doctors, but they don’t ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE THROAT—TECHNICALLY the pharynx—is the piping that starts behind your nose and runs behind your mouth, ...

A growing focus on the body is shaping social media. Attention is now turning to tonsil stones.

What are tonsil stones? How concerned should a parent be if a child is getting them repeatedly? The technical name for tonsil stones is tonsiliths, says Dr. Mark Shikowitz, vice chairman of Ear, Nose ...

“We used to think of throat and neck cancer as a disease of smokers and drinkers, but the demographics have changed and it’s increasingly becoming a sexually contracted disease.” The most commonly ...

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the tonsils are part of your body's lymphatic system, which helps fight off infection. Since they are located in the back of your throat, tonsils ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It seems Doja Cat has been struggling with some medical issues this week. We know this because the rapper posted a series of ...

Lingual tonsilitis is often caused by viral or bacterial infections. In many cases, it resolves without complications within a week. Rarely, it can cause complications like trouble breathing. Lingual ...

White Spots in Throat: What Are They? You may see white spots or pale yellow patches on the sides or back of your throat while you're brushing or flossing your teeth. This can be a little scary, but ...