A new study reveals a surprising link between tonsillectomies and a heightened risk of anxiety-related disorders later in life. Researchers analyzing Swedish health data found a 43% increased risk, ...

In several publicly funded health care systems, including Ontario, Canada, adult tonsillectomies and septoplasties have been suggested to be removed or “delisted” from the government health insurance ...

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 ...

Year-old Amber Milnes from Cornwall in England died on April 9, 2023, just four days after a routine operation to remove her ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humans have been taking our tonsils out for a remarkably long time ...

A young girl died after developing a rare complication following a tonsil removal surgery, drawing attention to a ...

Children with private insurance undergoing tonsillectomies often receive opioids, with an average prescription of six to 10 days, according to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck ...

Removing a kid’s tonsils can help them sleep better at night Kids with mild sleep-disordered breathing were less likely to see a doctor or take meds after their tonsillectomy The surgery is already ...