Amy Michelle Caruthers

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• What are the Symptoms of Melanoma?

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• What to Know About the Dukan Diet

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• How to Prepare for a Tonsillectomy

  What Is a Tonsillectomy?The tonsils are a very important part of your body. They are located in two glands at the back of your throat. In your younger years, they help produce antibodies that help you fight infections that attack your body. Sometimes, however, the tonsils themselves can get...