Sore throats are one of the worst symptoms of a cold. In addition to traditional cold treatments, it might be time to try alternatives for your sore throat, too. Although these gargles may help, the ...

Mucus discharge is a natural response to a common cold that helps trap viruses bacteria and dust So should you or should you ...

Cases of group A streptococcus (GAS) have been on the rise in the past decade. The bacteria can cause a range of diseases ...

To relieve a bad or sore throat without any medication, there are a number of natural ways to do so. Apart from staying away from smoking and pollution, make sure to do saltwater gargles twice a day, ...

School's out and the kids are playing outside. How much do you have to worry about them getting sick? Here are some concerns you may have, and some you may not know about. Facts: Unlikely. Ever since ...

Isabella Troncao, 16, said she was “hours” away from death after vaping fueled an infection that nearly killed her.

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases viral sore throats, the flu, a stomach bug, allergies and ...

Only one reliable treatment for the sexually transmitted infection still exists, because the bacteria that cause it have become resistant to common therapies.

Medical experts have observed a “substantial” increase in invasive group A strep cases, with rates more than doubling between ...

Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep ...

What are the signs and symptoms of group A streptococcal infections? Experts say the signs and symptoms range in severity and vary based on the illness that the group A streptococcus bacteria caused.

Severe strep infections are on the rise in the U.S. A new study shows a sharp increase in cases of invasive group A strep, ...