As colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all sore throats are made equal — some are caused by viruses while others are caused by bacteria. Such ...

Although a painful sore throat could indicate strep throat, you may actually have another condition, like the flu or tonsillitis. Strep throat is an infection caused by the group A Streptococcus ...

“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 a ...

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Fever, sore throat, and a painful, spotty rash can look a lot like strep — but often the culprit is hand, foot, and mouth disease. This common childhood virus spreads easily and can affect kids of any ...