Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

"Recurrent tonsillitis can be a real pain in the neck. The tonsils sit in the back of the throat and form part of a ring of ...

Often, tonsillitis will go away by itself, but depending on the type of infection, you may need to take a course of prescription antibiotics. In conversation with USA TODAY, an expert breaks down ...

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In Rajasthan's Deeg district, diphtheria has claimed the lives of at least seven children. This is a highly preventable ...

Parents of a baby boy who tragically died of meningitis at just nine-months-old are now urging other parents to be more aware ...

Elton John allegedly wore his old kneecap around his neck as a necklace while at the London Film Festival premiere of his ...

The parents of a nine-month-old boy who died from meningitis are urging others to be aware of the disease's symptoms after an ...

EMMA Rosic was in what she considered to be normal health. But when she started juggling work with parenting her little boy Frankie, she began to feel a bit more tired than usual. The 32-year-old ...