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

However, when missed, strep throat can cause a type of life-threatening shock, result in kidney disease, or progress to something several weeks after the sore throat that we call rheumatic fever.

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

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The wintertime viral season is upon us, and medical experts say the norovirus is having a huge impact right now. In recent ...

In the meantime, or if your grinding seems to be associated with periods of high stress or poor sleep, an over-the-counter mouth guard might help as a short-term solution (two weeks to a month).

Your son is almost certainly going into puberty, which would explain why he is starting to grow now. Both boys and girls show changes in their breasts at puberty. The areola or area around the ...

Still, you might cause muscle damage if you constantly push your body so hard that you are intensely sore for days afterward. "You don't always need to be extremely sore the days following a ...

Doing exercises at home several times a day can gradually enhance jaw movement. However, if you experience severe pain or if the lockjaw prevents you from opening your mouth, it's important to seek ...

This is to keep liquid from going into your lungs instead of your stomach. You will likely also have a mild sore throat for several days after the procedure. It is common for symptoms to eventually ...