Antibiotics for sore throats have hardly any preventive effect against serious streptococcal infections in the population, ...

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.” So declares Mary to Anne in Persuasion, Jane Austen’s 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as “just a ...

Antibiotics for sore throats have hardly any preventive effect against serious streptococcal infections in the population, ...

I kept telling myself I was just being dramatic, but one blood test changed everything and may have saved my life.

"My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody's." So declares Mary to Anne in "Persuasion," Jane Austen's 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as "just ...

A sore throat can make eating and drinking uncomfortable, but choosing the right foods and beverages can help ease pain and ...

Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a viral infection. “The top five causes of a sore throat are a virus, a virus, a ...

Even with COVID vaccines and boosters widely available, it’s still nerve-wracking when you’re hit with a symptom associated with the virus—especially now that the Eris variant is making itself known.

A sore throat is never pleasant. A sore throat that keeps getting worse and doesn’t seem to go away is even worse, as it ...

A chronic sore throat lasts for more than 10 days and doesn't go away on its own. While most sore throats are caused by a bacterial or viral infection, a chronic sore throat may have other causes.

What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter. It’s the time of the year for ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...