Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that ...

Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone, so I shall share ...

Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at The University of Vermont, shares concerns about strep throat in children.

Winters worsen sore throats by exposing you to dry air and increased allergens. Cold weather irritates your throat, while ...

This is more common in children than adults. If you notice pain or swelling in your throat—especially ... This goes for a sore throat that affects one side or your entire throat. Other red flags that ...

Phulmani Devi allegedly slit her daughter Nitu's throat while dressing her in warm clothes. The incident happened when her husband, Kailash Gope, was preparing dinner. On hearing his daughter's ...

Two Conemaugh Valley Elementary School students and a district paraprofessional were honored at Thursday’s school board meeting for their roles in saving the life of a choking student. Kindergartners ...

While anyone can get strep throat, it is most common in children ages 5 to 15. You can get strep throat when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes around you. These airborne droplets can linger ...

A forgotten children’s classic. This is a story about children’s stories. It is about what stories should include—sugar, ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...

If you have a sore throat, don't panic. According to the CDC, most sore throats are caused by viruses: Only about 1 in 10 adults and 3 in 10 children with a sore throat have strep throat.

LOS ANGELES -- With levels of sooty air pollution far too high across swaths of the Los Angeles area, Dana Benton is sleeping ...