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 ...

Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.

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Like Chinese medicine, mainstream medicine also suggests resting, staying hydrated, drinking tea, and gargling salt water.

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

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Gargling with warm, salty water can ease inflammation in your throat - though the NHS says children should not do this.

The cold and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. Some cold and flu symptoms may overlap, but there are ...

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

As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially when you hear the word "pneumonia." But ...