A sore throat is never pleasant. A sore throat that keeps getting worse and doesn’t seem to go away is even worse, as it ...

Social media is abuzz with claims that strep throat is on the rise and “wreaking havoc” in the United States, but Houston doctors say the uptick is typical for the start of respiratory disease season.

New guidelines on diagnosing strep throat advise clinicians to use a scoring system to help determine which patients should be tested for group A streptococcal pharyngitis. The clinical practice ...

Swallowing and talking had become excruciating for the young woman, and her symptoms were progressing quickly.

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s no denying that having a sore throat is uncomfortable. Swallowing, coughing, and eating can all ...