A newer COVID-19 variant may be causing a severe sore throat in some people who contract the infection. The variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has been nicknamed by some as "razor blade throat" due to the ...

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Tonsillectomy may benefit adults who have more than 3 incidences of severe sore throat per year, according to a study published online April 2 in CMAJ. Timo Koskenkorva, MD, from the Department of ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A new COVID variant is bringing a painful side effect to California. The variant is officially called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. Some patients say it's causing them such a severe sore ...

When the seasons change, many people experience sore throats that leave them wondering if they’re dealing with allergies or something more serious, like a viral infection. Understanding the underlying ...

The holidays and flu season are upon us and medical professionals are warning people of a new version of the virus.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Since then, NB.1.8.1 has become the nation’s dominant ...

Even with COVID vaccines and boosters widely available, it’s still nerve-wracking when you’re hit with a symptom associated with the virus—especially now that the Eris variant is making itself known.

Mononucleosis, or mono, can lead to a range of symptoms, including severe fatigue, fever, and a sore throat. However, symptoms typically generally resolve within around 2–4 weeks. Mono is a common ...

Have a sore throat? Congestion? With COVID cases rising and allergy season heightening in the Chicago area, it can be challenging to know what's what. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are.