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Strep throat is a common childhood illness, but in a few children this bacteria infection can lead to alarming, lasting ...

It’s that time of year again – no, not the countdown to Christmas, but the season of sore throats. The symptoms are all too ...

Strep throat is a common childhood illness, but in a few children this bacteria infection can lead to alarming, lasting changes in behaviour. Scientists are now starting to unravel how it affects the ...

Best remedies for a sore throat, tried and tested to soothe your pain - Quell the fire with an over-the-counter solution ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing upper respiratory illnesses, stomach bugs and fevers.

While it’s unlikely to be your intent, some of these actions can come across as straight-up rude to your doctor.

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local ...

Throwing up is a pain in the stomach. But it can also be a pain in the throat. Even after the queasiness has subsided, it's not unusual to have a sore, burning sensation in your throat for hours or a ...

Why is the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine recommending that antibiotics not be used for common respiratory tract infections? FEIG: The big problem here is ...

As children return to school and daycare, cases of the hand, foot and mouth disease often increase. While hand, foot and mouth disease can occur year-round, late summer and early fall are ideal for ...