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Is tonsillitis contagious? Here’s what you need to know about this common condition. The tonsils are an integral part of the body’s immune function. They are the body’s first defense mechanism against germs and viruses that enter the body through your mouth, per Mayo Clinic. Tonsillitis is a condition that occurs when the tonsils become

150 corny Halloween jokes both kids and adults will love this spooky season As the leaves begin to change and a crisp autumn chill courses through the air, it's time to break out the spooky decorations and prepare your costumes. Make sure you've got both tricks and treats – after all, what's Halloween without a

Why black beans are an 'incredible' addition to your diet, according to a dietitian Some social media users are "spreading fear" about dangers of eating legumes, including black beans. Should you actually be worried? The short answer is no, registered dietitian Miranda Galati tells USA TODAY. She notes that while there is some concern rising online —

Can cats have cheese? Your pet's dietary restrictions, explained A cat lapping up milk is a popular trope − but is it true to life? While some felines do enjoy drinking milk, others may not. Certain cats are actually lactose intolerant. For cats that have trouble processing lactose, what does this mean for their consumption of

How long does COVID last? Here’s when experts say you'll start to feel better. How the body responds to COVID-19 will vary from one person to the next, and the same goes for the recovery period from the virus.  How long it’ll take to recover from COVID-19 is always going to be “patient dependent,” says

Talking about sex is hard, no matter how old you are | The Excerpt On Friday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: Our beliefs about sex and marriage have shifted tremendously over the years – both a reflection and a driver of how we talk about sex. Baby boomers went in search of sex at Woodstock with

Ever wish there was a CliffsNotes guide for coming out as trans? Enter 'Hey! I'm Trans' This National Coming Out Day, a brand new project is hitting the internet airwaves to help transgender people in a fun, celebratory and accessible way. The new platform, called "Hey! I'm Trans," is a project launched in tandem with

Your 12-foot skeleton is scaring neighborhood dogs, who don't know what Halloween is The internet-famous 12-foot Halloween skeletons appear to be here to stay. That's great for spooky season fans, but dogs don't understand why they're taking over yards. In fact, your dog doesn't even know what Halloween is. Dog owners who take their pets

Yes, salmon is good for you. But here's why you want to avoid overconsumption. Few fish are as popular as salmon. According to the National Fisheries Institute, the only seafood that is more popular in the United States is shrimp - but salmon still reins supreme as the country's top finfish. People love salmon because it tastes less

Biggest dog in the world was a towering 'gentle giant': Here's who claimed the title Looking at a Great Dane next to a Chihuahua can be pretty comical. While Great Danes often stand around 32 inches tall, a Chihuahua’s average height is under 9 inches.  Geneticists are still on the hunt for an explanation. In

Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep Every year, tens of millions of Americans pay a visit to their primary care doctor hoping to get relief from unpleasant symptoms associated with an illness or infection. Some such symptoms include a stuffy nose or low-grade fever that are associated with the common cold; itchy or

Want to lower your cholesterol? Adding lentils to your diet could help. A cup of lentils a day keeps the doctor away? Eating lentils every day could be the key to lowering your cholesterol without causing stress on your gastrointestinal tract, according to a study published earlier this year in the journal Nutrients. Researchers conducted