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A BUNGED up nose is one of the many joys cold and flu season brings each year. Though having to dab at your streaming schnoz with tissues can be a real headache, most of us tend to assume that ...

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In Rajasthan's Deeg district, diphtheria has claimed the lives of at least seven children. This is a highly preventable ...

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Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

Strep is different from a regular sore throat because it’s caused by bacteria, not a virus. Find a symptom comparison chart ...