Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the truth behind pain relief.

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

"Curiosity killed the cat" is an idiom used to warn people of the harms of seeking knowledge that could be dangerous. However ...

Tongue discomfort can be puzzling and painful, especially at the tip. Many things might cause this feeling, making us wonder ...