The first challenge with rapid at-home self tests for COVID-19 is getting one. But once you have a test, there are now growing questions about what body part you should swab to get the most accurate ...

In the early days of the pandemic, public health officials scrambled to get a read on the new viral outbreak. The CDC covered all its bases, recommending specimens be sent to them in three ways for ...

As the omicron variant continues to sweep the United States, the FDA is being urged to gather more information about how well at-home Covid tests are able to detect the modified virus. Mounting ...

The human body is made up of many amazing parts and systems that all work together to keep us healthy. One of the key components of both the respiratory system and the digestive system is the pharynx, ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Achoo Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. The millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies each year are too familiar with symptoms ...

Why does my throat hurt in the morning? Does it mean you have COVID-19? While a sore throat is among the symptoms of COVID-19 infection, there are several other reasons why you may be experiencing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Binnicker is the CSO for Mayo Collaborative Services. There are now over 40 antigen tests that have received emergency use ...

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.” So declares Mary to Anne in “Persuasion,” Jane Austen’s 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as “just ...