Cold and flu season is here. And that means many of us will be dealing with coughing, runny noses, sneezing and sore throats, which can be especially uncomfortable.

If you've been sick lately — and, between skyrocketing flu activity, COVID-19, RSV and the plain old common cold, you probably have — you've probably googled your symptoms and come across three words: ...

Scientific evidence confirms that warm salt-water gargling effectively reduces throat pain and improves swallowing comfort by ...

Most sore throats are caused by viruses and usually don't require a trip to the doctor. However, University of Utah physician Dr. Tom Miller says if you have the symptoms of strep throat, that may be ...

The good news is that current flu vaccines do provide protection against the new strain. Healthcare providers recommend ...

"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 ...

Experiencing diarrhea and a sore throat at the same time is often a sign of a viral infection. The flu, the common cold, and COVID-19 are among the potential causes. Individually, a sore throat and ...

Even with COVID vaccines and boosters widely available, it’s still nerve-wracking when you’re hit with a symptom associated with the virus—especially now that the Eris variant is making itself known.

Steroids may be prescribed for a sore throat when there’s significant inflammation. Sore throats are a common condition affecting both adults and children. When it comes to managing them, people often ...

Social media users are claiming strep throat is skyrocketing, but Houston doctors say cases are typical for this time of year ...