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 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 ...
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What Is Fever?

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...