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.

From chickenpox to head lice and even the measles, this is how to avoid common illnesses when your kids return to the ...

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.

For most people, rest, fluids, warm soups, steam inhalation, and over-the-counter symptom relievers (like paracetamol or ...

Dandruff and scalp psoriasis, though sharing symptoms like itching and flakes, differ significantly. Dandruff is a mild, ...

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A systematic review of research spanning 34 years has found a biological link between two common neurological conditions that can potentially save the NHS millions by streamlining treatments that ...

A NEW study has shown that most people with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy need more than a year and more than one antiseizure medication to achieve seizure freedom, and nearly one in four develop ...