Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long mystery, solved.

At ten this morning, volunteers set up their table outside the bookstore at Nipissing University and Canadore College with the goal of attracting 400 new potential stem cell donors. They will be there ...

Tuberculosis remains a leading global health challenge, but sputum testing—the current diagnostic standard—is difficult for many patients, especially children and people living with HIV. Researchers ...

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Is it safe to use cotton swabs to remove earwax? Most of us have seen or used the earwax-cleaning products all over social media — high-tech lavage kits, spoons equipped with smartphone cameras, ...

Struggling with bad breath that won’t go away? Tonsil stones could be the reason. Here’s how to remove them at home and keep your breath fresh daily. Ever wondered why your mouth still smells, even ...

A new study has revealed promising progress in developing a non-invasive sampling method to detect early signs of Parkinson's disease—up to seven years before motor symptoms appear—by analyzing the ...

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 ...

Monday marked day 1 of Swab Summer, an intense, seven-week training program for young people who are on a mission to join the United States Coast Guard. It is said to be the most brutal and ...

Babies can start teething as soon as they reach four months old, and parents will instinctually reach for the nearest remedy to quell their child's pain from their first teeth breaking through their ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...