Influenza is an infectious disease of the mouth, nose and upper airways caused by a flu virus. In Europe, during the 15th and 16th centuries, people believed flu epidemics were influenced by the ...

Some on social media say taping your mouth shut at night is a hack for getting more and better sleep and to reduce snoring. The assertions — which are not backed by science — are taking off on places ...

As the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new variant known as NB.1.8.1 or nimbus has people complaining about one particularly unpleasant symptom: a severe sore throat.

Question: My little boy is with a child minder and hand foot and mouth is doing the rounds. He has no symptoms but I am wondering is there anything I can do to keep it away? He’s my first born and ...

MAJOR hospitals are making face masks compulsory again, in response to rising Covid cases – as new variants Nimbus and Stratus continue to spread. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust ...

The best way to know if a sore throat is a COVID symptom is to take a test.

A bronchoscopy is a medical device that lets doctors look into your lungs and airways. The procedure uses a thin tube with a small camera and light at the end. The doctor inserts it through your nose ...

Exercise is good for the body and the mind. A good workout can leave you feeling energised, recharged and ready to take on the rest of the day.Author ...

If you smell burnt toast but can’t locate the source, you may be experiencing phantosmia. It’s common after an upper respiratory infection, head or nose injury, or bout of allergies. Smelling smoky or ...

Too often, cancer diagnoses come out of the blue, or due to symptoms worsening with late diagnoses. However, researchers may have developed a new way to detect cancer early, about 10 years before the ...

An aggressive flu virus has gripped northern India. Two-thirds of families in the region are affected. Who's most at risk? And how can people protect themselves ...

Strawberry tongue can be a sign of conditions like Kawasaki disease, scarlet fever, and toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Get medical attention if you have a high fever, difficulty swallowing, or a skin ...