“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 ...

"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 ...

If you or your child suddenly feel a fiery, stabbing pain in the throat that makes swallowing difficult and unpleasant, you may have a case of strep throat. This respiratory illness is more prevalent ...

BURLINGTON, VT — Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

As the calendar changes to fall and eventually winter, children will start feeling under the weather. But one common treatment for many childhood illnesses is in short supply once again. Several media ...

As strep cases in North Carolina rise, medications used to treat it are in short supply. Pediatric amoxicillin, which comes in liquid form so it’s easier for children to take, was added to the Food ...

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

Strep throat is surging among children in some pockets of the country, raising concerns that a shortage of antibiotics to treat it could worsen as the nation heads into winter. An unprecedented number ...