Is it strep throat? Pharmacies say they could give you the answer and maybe save a trip to the doctor

An association representing pharmacies says having rapid strep tests available in their stores across Canada could save unnecessary visits to the doctor for many patients with sore throats. But pediatric experts say such tests aren’t good enough to consistently rule out strep throat in kids.

Throat cancer warning – man’s earache turned out to be deadly tumour

Throat cancer can include many different parts of the throat, including the oropharynx, hypopharynx, and the nasopharynx, according to the NHS. The cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. About 10,000 new cases are diagnosed in the UK every year. Symptoms of throat cancer can include difficulty swallowing, a cough, or a sore […]