If the stone blocks the salivary duct, the gland can become infected, a condition called sialadenitis. A doctor may be able to feel a salivary gland stone while examining a patient, or see one by ...

hires him to find her brother that just might be their sleepy small Florida town’s mythical monster, “The Crocodylus” in this comedy-horror that is like Ace Ventura mixed with Monty Python.

Up to this point, scientists had thought that Crocodylus acutus, or the American crocodile, was a single species widespread across the Caribbean and Central America. But recent genetic analyses ...

Most people with a sore throat do not have strep throat. The uvula is the small piece of flesh that hangs from the back of the soft palate, while the tonsils are two masses that sit on either side ...

They discovered striking levels of genetic differentiation that led the researchers to conclude that these populations were not simply variants of Crocodylus acutus. "Biodiversity is disappearing ...

The most aggressive animals dominate their environments through sheer strength and instinct. On land, honey badgers fight fearlessly, while saltwater crocodiles reign over waterways with unmatched ...

This finding led to the discovery of a previously unknown species of crocodile, Crocodylus anthropophagus, meaning the "man-eating crocodile." "This evidence shows that crocodiles played a crucial ...

Yet another commenter on X had a different take, hinting at its potential as a warm-up act for an anticipated release: "Ballerina will be in cinemas soon so you can call this a palate cleanser if ...

It's not entirely understood why some children are born with orofacial clefts, such as cleft lip or palate. But a new study suggests a genetic clue may be found in a rare breed of hunting dog.

Kyle Dubas’ plan has occasionally been difficult to decipher, the Penguins’ president of hockey operations toggling between urgency and patience when describing what exactly he’s trying to ...

A saltwater crocodile acting cranky. Image via asbhbvia Depositphotos. Topping our list is the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), with a bite force estimated at a staggering 3,700 PSI. These ...

The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts, the researchers say. McGill University ...