A painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a ...

A new COVID variant called NB.1.8.1, aka Nimbus, is spreading in the U.S. and causing an incredibly painful sore throat, ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD There are several common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems. They range from ear infections and allergies to various cancers. A primary care provider can ...

What Is a Sore Throat? Everyone knows what a sore throat feels like. It’s one of the most common health complaints, particularly during the colder months of the year when respiratory diseases ...

"Strep throat is a very common infection that we see in children," said Dr. Elizabeth Meade, a pediatrician at Providence Swedish. ... according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Practice good hygiene and limit your exposure to disease-causing viruses and bacteria to prevent contracting and spreading tonsillitis and strep throat. Here’s how. Wash your hands frequently.

Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surveillance study, which ...

NB.1.8.1 is one of the latest variants of COVID-19, a "slightly upgraded version" of the LP.8.1 variant that is prominent right now, Subhash Verma, microbiology and immunology professor at the ...

As winter blankets the world in its chilly embrace, the season brings not only the beauty of snow-covered landscapes but also a heightened risk of various diseases. Understanding the most common ...