Nebraska Medicine neurosurgeon Mithun Sattur, MBBS, explains what vestibular schwannomas are, the symptoms to look out for, and how treatment is tailored to each patient.

Question: I heard that oral sex could cause throat cancer. Is that actually true? Answered by Elizabeth Bradford Bell, MD, otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon.

Finding out you have a tumor or disease near the base of your skull can be frightening. Nebraska Medicine has a team that was built for exactly these types of cases. The Skull Base Program is the only one in the region focused entirely on this part of the body.

At first, it seemed like just a cold. For Mel Trumble and her husband, Tony, who lives with ALS, it quickly became something far more serious.

For Erin McKenzie, what began as chronic sinus infections in 2008 spiraled into a 15-year battle that threatened her life.

While small, your vocal cords are a vital part of your body. Unfortunately, your vocal cords can develop lesions from this rubbing, which may require treatment.

If you often use nasal sprays or decongestants or suffer from reoccurring sinus infections, you may wonder if you have something else going on. Could your discomfort be caused by nasal polyps?

Question: Does smell training work? Answered by Christie Barnes, MD, Nebraska Medicine Ears, Nose & Throat specialist.

Anyone can trip and fall regardless of age, but the risk increases with age. Losing one's sense of balance and diminished strength and flexibility is a leading cause of injury among older adults.

Despite its relatively small size, the thyroid gland is one of the most essential organs in your body.