These elements “get lodged in the crypts, which are small ‘pockets’ in the tonsils.” Dr. O’Leary says tonsil stones are ...

People across the UK could be at risk from a disease that surged 100 years ago, thanks to students heading to university.

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A young resident is raising money to fight a rare illness that she has personal experience with. Charlie Morgan Shuman, 17, ...

A new human challenge trial under way in Melbourne aims to advance research into Strep A, accelerating efforts toward the development of a vaccine.

A new human challenge trial under way in Melbourne aims to advance research into Strep A, accelerating efforts towards the ...

Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.