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If you have a sore throat, a saltwater gargle may be one of the most effective home remedies for your symptoms. A sore throat occurs when inflammation or irritation in the back of the throat ...

You may also experience a kink in your neck while getting the extra sleep you need in order to recover. It is also possible that sore throat pain can radiate to the neck, a phenomenon known as ...

"In addition, fizzy drinks or spicy foods can aggravate the throat membrane making it hurt more. Some people find dairy [including chocolate] can make a sore throat worse as it coats the throat ...

With cold and flu season in full swing, many people are turning to teas for a bit of respiratory relief. One drink that people swear by at Starbucks has been dubbed the "medicine ball" for its ...

Urfan Sharif, who murdered his 10-year-old daughter Sara, was attacked by two of his fellow inmates on New Year’s Day (Picture: PA) Sara Sharif’s killer father has been given a chilling ...

Drinking warm fluids like herbal teas, broths, or honey with lemon can soothe the throat and keep it moist. (Image Credits: Pexels) Sore throats are a common complaint during the winter months ...

Golden has had dozens of surgeries throughout her life to address inner ear issues and is no stranger to sore throats, but it had been years since she had seen an otolaryngologist, also known as ...

So if you've picked up a cold, sore throat or cough in recent weeks, we've got just the recipe that could help you out. It was posted online by @healthy.organic.ways. Apparently, it can provide ...

Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus, whose scientific name is Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes). It is a contagious condition that affects the throat and ...

Summary: Researchers discovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting viral infections may contribute to neurodegeneration. The study found that tau ...