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‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Tonsil Stones’: How an Oddly Common Annoyance Upended A Patient’s Quality of Life

Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long mystery, solved.
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Our bodies don’t just make gall and kidney stones – from saliva to tonsils, these are other ones to look out for

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What Are Tonsil Stones? The Best Ways to Remove and Prevent Them, According to Doctors

Even if you don't think you've had a tonsil stone, it's possible you've felt the effects of one without realizing. While these little collections of food and bacteria aren't harmful, they can cause ...

Ask the doctors: Dry mouth more common in older adults

I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be?