"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That dangly thing in the back of your throat (a.k.a. your uvula) is pretty important—it helps you swallow ...

Why has this asymptomatic man in his 60s with an unremarkable medical history suddenly developed gray-white plaque on his soft palate? That's the question facing Jianjun Qiao, MD, PhD, of Zhejiang ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The best time to identify signs of obstructive sleep apnea may not be at night while snoozing in bed but, instead, while sitting in the dentist’s chair. According to a new study led by ...

The single-player campaign for 343 Industries’ Halo Infinite has finally arrived and gamers have quickly begun making discoveries about the full game. One player recently discovered that Halo Infinite ...

Your tonsils and adenoids are part of your immune system. They’re similar to the lymph nodes found throughout the rest of your body. Your tonsils are located in the back of your throat. They’re the ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science.View full profile Beccy holds a PhD in ...

I have been thinking a lot about my uvula. How’s your uvula? Do you ever think about your uvula? Do you even know what a uvula is? Did you know before just now that you probably have one? Here is what ...

In years past, it was very common for children to have their tonsils and the adenoid taken out. Today, doctors know much more about tonsils and the adenoid and are more careful about recommending ...