Influenza activity is currently high in California, with a significant number of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths reported this season. Fever is the body's natural response to fight off ...

A low-grade fever describes a body temperature slightly above normal. Most people consider a body temperature above 99.5 F but not higher than 100.3 F (38 C) a low-grade fever. Though a low-grade ...

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 ...

Three-day fever is one of the mild illnesses that children typically encounter early on. FITBOOK explains how parents should ...

A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid getting sick. FG Trade / Getty Images COVID infections cause miserable ...

"The flu" has several strains, with flu A and flu B considered the most common and most severe. Here's what to know as flu ...

Supplements to reduce fever include zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, and vitamins A and D. These supplements support immune health and may lower inflammation.

Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis or "cocci," is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of California. Valley fever is a lung ...