Strep throat is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils. If you have strep throat, you can experience symptoms like pain when swallowing, sore throat, fever, and rash. Symptoms ...

“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 ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...

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

Strep and mono are both infectious illnesses. However, they occur for different reasons. Strep throat is a bacterial infection, so treatment may involve a course of antibiotics. Mono is a viral ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections this week. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing upper ...

As we near towards winters, we know how this shift in the weather conditions can take a toll on our health. With the changing season people often get fever, cough, and cold. At this time of the year, ...

While gargling with warm water soothes sore throat and provides relief, drinking milk infused with haldi or turmeric boosts ...

If you have any COVID symptoms, such as sore throat, fatigue, cough or fever, take a test to see if you have COVID. If you ...

Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.