A cold here, the flu there — for parents, some years can bring a slew of back-to-back illnesses. With coughs that can be considered “normal” that last for up to six weeks, as well as multiple ear ...

Whether stemming from a wound, a toothache or an infection like the flu, nearly everyone has experienced the discomfort of having a fever. While fevers can be inconvenient and are sometimes a sign of ...

A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It’s not considered an illness on its own, but rather a symptom that can be caused by many different conditions. Elevated body temperature can be a ...

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) can be used to treat a fever, depending on the child’s age. Ibuprofen ...

If you’ve found yourself puzzling over your thermometer and wondering what temperature is considered a fever lately, you’re definitely not alone. Given that fever is the most common symptom of the new ...

A fever serves as your body’s sophisticated alarm system, particularly prevalent during peak illness seasons when viruses like COVID-19 and influenza circulate widely. Rather than being a standalone ...

By inserting that temperature-tolerant section into a human influenza virus, the team created two nearly identical strains: ...

Perhaps our body temperature isn’t 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit — or at least not anymore. One woman, while lying down while feeling sick, posited that on TikTok. Citing research that the more common ...

A study uncovers the viral gene that lets bird flu beat fever, reshaping surveillance strategies as H5N1 continues to spread.

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.