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Gonorrhea of the Throat?
I don't know how many women I've talked to that say they'll engage in oral sex with a guy no problem, but if they're going to have sex, they make him get tested first. Um, hello?! For all those ladies out there with that mindset, I have four words for you — Gonorrhea of the Throat.
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A Few Tips on Soothing a Sore Throat
I always get an irritating (physically and figuratively) sore throat as the seasons change. While my sore throat is usually related to allergies, many of us get sore throats when we get colds (even if it's still warm out).
Cold season is creeping up on us now that the kids are back to school.
Symptoms of Strep Throat
Where I live strep throat is already going around. It seems early to me, but bacterial infections unfortunately don't operate on my schedule. Strep flourishes in cold weather, and stress, exhaustion, as well as fighting off viral infections can weaken your body's defenses setting you up for an attack of strep throat.
Home Remedy: Soothe Sore Throats
Sore throats are a common side effect of colds and flu, but also of dry, over-heated homes. Postnasal drip from colds and open-mouth breathing due to nasal congestion can both create sore throats. Although sore throats like these are generally worse in the morning and calm down as the day progresses, it is still nice to soothe the pain.
Two Popular Beverages Linked to Throat Cancer
A cup of hot tea can be soothing on a cold day, but a new study urges you to think about the temperature of your beverage before you start sipping. Drinking scalding hot tea that is greater than 158°F (70°C) has been shown to increase the risk of throat cancer. Participants in the study who made black tea and drank it two minutes after pouring were five times as likely to develop throat cancer as compared to those who let their tea sit for four or more minutes.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan (By mouth)
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When a Sore Throat Needs Medical Attention
Last month we went over the signs and symptoms of realizing when a stomach ache may require a visit to the doctor. And just recently we reviewed when to seek medical attention for earaches. Since cold and flu season is upon us, I figured it would be good to also highlight the signs and symptoms of when a sore throat may require a visit to the doctor.
Quiz Nation! What Do You Know About Deep Throat?
If Mark Felt never came forward as Deep Throat in 2005, today would have been the day we found out that he was the secret source who provided information to the Washington Post about Richard Nixon's involvement in Watergate. Journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein said they would withhold his identity until the day he died. Take this quiz to find out what you know about the man whose identity was the best kept secret in America for 30 years.
Refined Carbs Linked to Throat Cancer?
In case you were still eating refined carbs (foods made with white flour), here's some news that may help curb your craving. Eating products made with refined white flour like white bread, bagels, pasta, and cakes may increase your chance of throat cancer (also called cancer of the esophagus). Interestingly enough, this kind of cancer is also linked to obesity and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), which may also be caused by eating a lot of refined carbs.
Benzocaine/menthol (By mouth)
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