A fever in babies is one of the most common symptoms new parents face. Fortunately, it's not necessarily a sign of anything serious. A baby's normal temperature averages 98.6 degrees F.

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a bright red rash. It looks and feels like sandpaper, and it's sometimes called "sandpaper rash." The infection, also called scarlatina ...

More people among the 20,000-plus attendees at the festival may have been infected with valley fever but have mistaken their symptoms for another respiratory infection. Originally, only five festival ...

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 ...

While reaching for a thermometer provides the most definitive answer to whether someone is experiencing a fever, understanding the broader constellation of symptoms and signals can help you make ...

Fever is widely believed to be the most common symptom in COVID-19 cases, but the study indicates that not all patients have experience high temperatures. The study offered additional statistics ...

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Hay fever affects almost ten million people in the UK and shares symptoms in common with coronavirus. But unlike hay fever, COVID-19 is highly contagious and can develop into serious health ...

This April was the sunniest on record since records began, the unseasonably warm weather can lead to plants having a stronger, longer growing season, which means symptoms for hay fever sufferers ...