The human body is composed of over 37 trillion cells, each with a limited lifespan. These cells are continuously replaced to maintain organ and system function. Yet over time, or as a result of damage ...

IN this book Prof. Kenelm Digby discusses the functions which may be performed by such structures as the tonsils, the intestinal lymphoid follicles, and the vermiform appendix, all of which are ...

Tonsils are fleshy pads located at each side of the back of the throat. The main function of tonsils is to trap germs (bacteria and viruses) which you may breathe in. Proteins called antibodies ...

Tonsil infections are a recurrent nightmare of pain for many children, who ultimately may require tonsillectomies. Others are scarcely bothered by them. A study led by scientists from the La Jolla ...

Tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils become swollen. This can happen due to a virus or a bacterial infection. The cause can determine the type of treatment you need to recover. Your tonsils are ...

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, ...

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 ...

Some people are more prone to tonsil stones than others. These pebble-like lumps form when food particles, bacteria, mucus, and saliva get trapped in the crevices of the tonsils. But if you prefer not ...