Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

In the throes of winter's yearly round of respiratory virus outbreaks, it pays to remember what Grandma told you.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes influenza cases in New Jersey are at a "very high" level; here's how to ...

A cold sore normally clears up on its own within two weeks - but if you need a helping hand, we've asked doctors how to get ...

If you grew up in the United States after the middle of the past century, you've probably never thought much about rheumatic fever. And for good reason. In that era, ...

Americans catch an estimated 1 billion cases of the cold each year. For centuries, people have been looking for an elixir to remedy runny noses and sore throats. Elderberry supplements — marketed ...

How do you decide between visiting an urgent care, primary care doctor or emergency room if you are sick or hurt? As part of ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH If you have a sore throat, a saltwater gargle may be one of the most effective ...

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the ...