Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help with some ear issues she’d had since she was an infant. The procedure seemed to go well; her recovery was similar to that of ...

Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

Dutifully the five sons of the late Arthur Cromwell, New York farmer, filed into a Manhattan hospital last week and had their tonsils removed. Thus they carried out his deathbed wish. He died from ...

Justin Werner, 21 of Topeka, set the world record for biggest tonsils. July 20, 2011— -- Justin Werner added a new honor to his resume: Guinness World Record holder for biggest tonsils.

While tonsillitis can be a reason for tonsil surgery, it's usually only done in extreme cases. A recent study by an international team of researchers, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests this ...