Center for Young Women's HealthSore throat is a common medical condition that usually lasts a couple of days and gets better on its own; however, sometimes a sore throat can be serious. If it … read more
Articles Tagged: mono
Mononucleosis
Have you ever heard of “the kissing disease”? Mononucleosis (pronounced mon-o-nuke-lee-o-sis, or “mono” for short) got this nickname because people can pass it through their saliva when they kiss. Kissing … read more
Tonsillitis
Have you ever wondered what’s in the back of your throat? Besides your uvula (the piece of tissue that hangs down in the middle and looks like a tiny punching … read more
College Health: Health Services and Common Health Problems
What are student health services? The student health services (sometimes called the student health center, or clinic) at your college is probably the first place you should go when you … read more