Saltwater gargling is said to work by drawing out moisture from swollen tissues in the throat, which may reduce swelling and ...

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A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid ...

A leading cancer specialist has cautioned that sore throats persisting beyond three weeks might indicate head or neck cancer instead of typical viral infections. Dr Jiri Kubes, medical director at ...

The pollen count has been "very high" for the last few days in central Carolina. A report out Wednesday, with data from the North Carolina Division of Air Quality, shows pine and oak trees are a few ...

COVID has many strains and as these mutations keep occurring people are worried about their immunity and how to stay safe. To ...

Hospitals in Delhi are witnessing a rise in severe flu cases caused by the H3N2 influenza A virus, which is leading to prolonged fever and in many cases hospitalisation.