In the past, when you came down with a bad sore throat, you may have grabbed a large tea from Starbucks, popped a few cough drops and chugged along with your day. But this year, a scratchy, irritated ...

The XFG COVID-19 variant, aka "Stratus," is spreading rapidly in the U.S. as cases climb. Here's what to know about symptoms of the newly dominant strain.

“The more dominant Nimbus strain has had more reports of very severe throat pain,” Lokant said. The Stratus strain is also ...

As anyone who has had COVID multiple times knows, no two infections are exactly the same, but the constellation of symptoms associated with COVID right now are the same as what they’ve been in the ...

XFG also has several unique mutations in its spike protein, which will improve the virus's ability to evade COVID-19 antibodies from prior infection or vaccination." Here's everything to know about ...

Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small deposits that can form in the back of your throat and cause bad breath. Home remedies can help treat them in many cases.

Throat cancer develops in throat tissues. It is life-threatening if undetected early. Symptoms resemble common health issues.

With plenty of winter viruses spreading in the Chicago area this holiday season, it can be tricky to tell what illness you might have. But if sore throat is one of your symptoms, there's one thing to ...

A government health expert has said she is "not convinced" the Delta variant has new COVID-19 symptoms despite researchers claiming it was presenting different signs of infection. At the moment, the ...

Dr. Weida answers the question: 'Are Certain Foods Worse For A Sore Throat?' — -- Question: Are certain foods such as lemon juice or milk really bad for a sore throat? Answer: The concern is ...

Let's face it: People love ice cream. They love the variety of flavors and the toppings as well the texture and taste. But few adults get to enjoy endless amounts of ice cream without worrying about ...

If you're feeling sore from a run or gym session, you might wonder whether it's better to push through or give your body a ...