Those mysterious white spots appearing on your tonsils can trigger immediate concern, and rightfully so. While they might seem like a minor inconvenience, these patches often signal your body’s battle ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD White spots on tonsils often indicate bacterial or viral infections like tonsillitis, strep throat, or mono.  A doctor can help diagnose and treat the ...

Does your child have strep throat, or is it just a common cold? It's challenging but important for parents to understand the differences in throat infections in kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, ...

Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that can cause significant discomfort, and catching it early helps prevent complications. Dr. Stanley Enebeli, the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Tonsillectomy may benefit adults who have more than 3 incidences of severe sore throat per year, according to a study published online April 2 in CMAJ. Timo Koskenkorva, MD, from the Department of ...

A sore throat is a common complaint, especially during cold and flu season, but not all sore throats are the same. Some are caused by viruses and will improve on ...