“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 ...

NOTICED a scratching or burning feeling in your throat? Or maybe it’s like you’ve swallowed sandpaper or you have an unquenchable thirst?  As we move into autumn and back-to-school bugs run ...

Most sore throats in kids are viral and heal with home care, but strep throat is bacterial and needs antibiotics to prevent ...

With monsoon season in full glory, thousands of people across India are suffering from sore throats, coughs, and colds. Contrary to what is popularly believed, a sore throat is not a winter issue, but ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that the XFG, known as Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, are now the ...

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A sore throat and ear pain may be a symptom of an infection, allergy, or other medical condition. While some cases may resolve on their own, others might require medical attention. Ear pain alongside ...

“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 ...

Sore throat and strep throat infections occur more frequently during the fall and winter and tend to affect children more than adults. Both conditions have some similar symptoms, but it is important ...

Why does my throat hurt in the morning? Does it mean you have COVID-19? While a sore throat is among the symptoms of COVID-19 infection, there are several other reasons why you may be experiencing ...

COVID-19 cases are surging across the US, driven by new variants like the highly transmissible Nimbus (NB.1.8.1). This Omicron subvariant, first detected in 2025 in China, causes a distinct ...