With tonsillitis, a swab test may be performed to rule out other health conditions. The rapid strep test is a specific test to diagnose strep throat. A healthcare provider gently rubs a long cotton ...

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 ...

Though strep throat is most common in children ages ... This is one reason a throat culture or rapid test "is needed to confirm it," says Dr. Melissa Zheng, an otolaryngologist at Mayo Clinic ...

But are hot or cold liquids (or foods) better? There are pros and cons to consider for each. There are many causes of a sore throat, including strep throat (a specific bacterial infection). If you ...

On September 11, the provincial government announced a significant and unique advancement which will eventually allow ...

A throat culture will tell you whether you have the infection. It's essential to treat strep throat if you have it. Late complications include damage to the kidneys and heart valves. Antibiotics ...

A new pilot program offers Terre Haute North students easier access to healthcare. The high school is partnering with Valley ...

Nevaeh Crain was crying in pain, too weak to walk, blood staining her thighs. Feverish and vomiting the day of her baby ...

Texas’s abortion ban threatens prison time for interventions that end a fetal heartbeat, whether the pregnancy is wanted or not.

Nevaeh Crain was crying in pain, too weak to walk, blood staining her thighs. Feverish and vomiting the day of her baby ...