Head and neck cancers were typically tied to drinking or smoking, but doctors have discovered a link to sexual activity.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize April as Head and ...

Kiaan Chand, 6, died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery last week at a Southern Cross hospital in Auckland. A 6-year-old who died after tonsil surgery was “very ...

Photo / Michael Craig A death after a routine tonsil operation is extremely rare but not unheard of in New Zealand, a leading surgeon said after the sudden death of a young boy in Auckland.

Health NZ and the police are investigating the death of a child in Auckland, reportedly after a routine tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital. The New Zealand Herald reports the six-year-old ...

Parents are more likely to vaccinate their children against human papillomavirus (HPV) when the vaccine is presented as a way to prevent cancer, rather than solely as protection against sexually ...

Wisconsin pre-teen Liam Klaver suffered complications after having his tonsils removed last month, his family said Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working ...

A 6-year-old boy died after a tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital in Auckland. The family was told a complication occurred during surgery. High-level investigations are under way ...

Lifestyle choices such as heavy smoking and alcohol consumption can increase the risk of tonsil cancer. The human papilloma virus (HPV) has also been identified as a potential cause. If you ...

Liam Klaver, 11, went into a 10-day coma following complications from his tonsil surgery, family says. GoFundMe screengrab An 11-year-old boy put into a medically-induced coma after complications ...