Health April 10 Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of more severe infection and spread.
Health April 6 Can’t stop clearing your throat? A doctor explains why — and how to fix it A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle memory. Learn expert strategies to break the cycle and protect vocal health.
Health January 29 Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds raspy and strained. Here's what to know about his disorder.
HEALTH September 12 Arizona man blows Lego out of nose after three decades: 'I can breathe now' Ben Havoc, 32, blew his nose and out popped a small Lego piece that had been lodged in his nasal cavity for 26 years. He shared the experience in an Instagram video.
HEALTH August 6 Steven Tyler’s career-ending throat injury: How dangerous is a fractured larynx? Aerosmith’s announcement that the band is retiring after five decades has spotlighted a little-known condition frontman Steven Tyler is battling. A doctor explains laryngeal fractures.
HEALTH July 11 Ask a doctor: 'Why am I getting nosebleeds and how can I stop them?' Having a nosebleed can be startling and somewhat scary, but medical experts say the condition is generally not serious. Two doctors share common causes and signs of severe cases.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE February 18, 2020 Teen nearly dies after sinus infection travels to his brain A British teen nearly died after a common sinus infection traveled to his brain, his family says.
VIDEO February 5, 2020 Sinus infection or common cold: How to spot the difference How to know if you have a sinus infection or a cold
Cold and Flu February 5, 2020 Sinus infection or common cold: How to spot the difference Its cold and flu season, but what’s that mean for sinus infections?
Sinuses ENT November 3, 2017 Can holding in a sneeze kill you? All that pressure has to go somewhere, right?
VIDEO October 31, 2017 What to know about the rise of oral HPV cases in men The rise in HPV-related oral cancer
Sinuses ENT May 22, 2017 People smell great! Human sniffers sensitive as dogs' As you read this, take a whiff.
Outbreaks January 10, 2017 Did you catch the Queen's cold? At 90, stoic Queen Elizabeth II has rarely taken a sick day in the 64 years and 11 months she has ruled Great Britain, but a particularly brutal cold this past holiday season has had her laid up for more than two weeks.
Sinuses ENT July 20, 2016 Nasal irrigation may help prevent chronic sinus symptoms Chronic sinus infections are common and they can be hard to treat, but nasal irrigation with salt water may help prevent some sinus symptoms, according to a new study in the U.K. Inhaling steam, on the other hand, eased sinus headache symptoms for some, but had little benefit otherwise.
Sinuses ENT October 28, 2015 British woman, 22, forgoes heart, lung transplants to finish bucket list A 22-year-old British woman suffering from a life-threatening condition has opted to check off her bucket list instead of remaining on a waiting list for heart and lung transplants, The Daily Mirror reported.
Sinuses ENT October 28, 2015 Woman's stuffy nose doesn't go away ... for 18 years Ever have a stuffy nose you couldn't seem to shake?
Sinuses ENT October 27, 2015 Man sneezes out toy wedged in nose for 44 years When Steve Easton was about seven years old, his parents noticed that the suction cup was missing from one of his toy darts, and they were worried he had inhaled or swallowed it.
Sinuses ENT October 27, 2015 New stent device stops pain after sinus surgery Congestion, headaches, and sinus infections burden the lives of nearly 30 million Americans suffering from chronic sinusitis each year. For Lizette Serrano, relentless allergies and asthma attacks led to her developing nasal polyps.
Sinuses ENT October 27, 2015 Deviated noses may be harder to correct than first thought People who have crooked, or "deviated," noses are more likely to have a face whose two sides don't quite match up either, suggests a new study from South Korea.
Sinuses ENT October 26, 2015 7 kinds of coughs and what they might mean Allergies? A cold? Acid reflux? No matter what the cause, there’s a simple reason behind all your hacking
Sinuses ENT October 25, 2015 The nose knows: How your sense of smell impacts taste In the early 1900s German scientist D.P. Hanig had volunteers taste salty, bitter, sour, and sweet foods and tell him where on their tongues they tasted each food most.
Sinuses ENT October 24, 2015 The breathing exercise that may reduce anxiety Lying prostrate on the ground with the rifle in his hands, eyes narrowed on his mark, Steve Kardian concentrated on not moving a muscle.
Sinuses ENT June 12, 2015 Kids exposed to BPA before birth at risk of wheeze, study says Young kids who were exposed to Bisphenol A (BPA) before birth are more likely than others to have a wheeze before age five, according to a new study that found no connection to BPA exposure after birth.
