The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has seen an increase in rubella cases across South Africa, with more than 8 000 positive cases identified at the end of September. In 2024, ...

South Africa Department of Health on Thursday warned the public about a significant surge in rubella cases across the country with more than 10000 c ...

All that commotion in response to a threat is what shows up as swelling. That can look different depending on the person, but generally, a lymph node bigger than one centimetre across is considered ...

The chef was able to ring the victory bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment and is getting her tastebuds back. Here's what to know about tongue cancer.

Other strep throat symptoms can include the sudden appearance of sore throat, fever, painful swallowing, swollen lymph nodes on the neck, and red or swollen tonsils that can show white spots of pus.

According to Shi, the most common cause of a swollen battery is overcharging. Keeping your battery at a high state of charge can stress it out, allowing it to degrade faster. “In an application ...

After surgery to remove some or all of the lymph nodes in your neck, the area can be swollen. This can be due to general swelling ... head or neck can also cause symptoms inside your mouth and throat.

An injury (such as swallowing an object) or trauma to the neck or throat can also result in an abscess. The abscess can develop because lymph nodes in the neck become swollen during an infection. The ...

World AIDS Day raises awareness about HIV and AIDS, clarifying that HIV is the virus causing the disease which can be managed ...

Lumps can form under the skin for many reasons, including cysts or swollen lymph nodes. Often they don’t require treatment, but if they change in size or appearance, contact a doctor for an exam.

Massage can be effective for swollen feet due to lymphedema, and it can also promote relaxation. Massage your feet toward your heart with firm strokes and some pressure. This can help move lymph ...