Surgery to remove the tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy, and for many people, it is a safe and effective way to treat conditions involving the tonsils, such as severe or recurrent throat infections, ...

"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 ...

Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains the functions of tonsils and when you should consider getting them removed. This content was originally produced for audio. Certain elements such as tone, ...

Elton John joked about his long organ-removal list and said there’s “not much of me left” after numerous health struggles ...

Here’s why that happens and what you can do to feel better. A tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Sometimes, a surgeon may also remove adenoids at the same time.

The investigators randomly assigned half of the children with these issues to have their tonsils and adenoids removed, and the other half to undergo ‘watchful waiting’ over a 12 month period.

Renowned British singer Elton John has opened up about his health, revealing that he has had numerous organs removed over the ...

Elton John is getting candid about his battle with several health issues over the years. "To be honest with you, there's not ...

Tonsil and adenoid surgeries are set to resume at McMaster Children’s Hospital after the procedures were halted in early June following the deaths of two children. Surgeries for those under 18 ...

McMaster Children’s Hospital is set to resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries this month after procedures were temporarily paused following the death of two children.

but that would have meant a week away from his training. He did need to get his tonsils removed anyway. “It took a lot of control, but I don’t think I missed a single day of work. I think it h ...

However, many people are advised to undergo surgery to have their tonsils removed. Children who have sore throats often or who snore might have their tonsils taken out. But the surgery, also known as ...