I t’s that time of year again – no, not the countdown to Christmas, but the season of sore throats. The symptoms are all too ...

Over-the-counter medications such as antihistamines, prescription drugs such as corticosteroids, and home remedies like lozenges can ease symptoms and/or help keep the allergic response causing the ...

whereas the same drink at room temperature did not. Some research has inferred that the heat in warm beverages may kill bacteria, easing a sore throat. However, this has not been proven. A 2017 review ...

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Influenza is on the rise in Pennsylvania, while COVID is on the decline. The symptoms are similar, but COVID packs an extra ...

Rising pollution levels cause respiratory problems and sore throats. Home remedies like ... and helping to fight pollutants without side effects. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm ...

Symptoms of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae are “typically gradual," the CDC says. It can include fever, a cough, ...

Since January 2024, pharmacists have been able to treat seven common health conditions without a prescription. The NHS have ...

In rare cases, the virus can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with an infected person's body ...

Recent reports indicate a new virus called 'Lassa Fever,' which has led to the death of an Iowa resident returning from West ...

Over 200 viruses can cause colds, but six are the most common. These include rhinovirus, coronavirus (common cold version), and enterovirus.