The Conversation introduces research from Tufts University that explains although many people don’t understand fever’s purpose, animals certainly utilize it, and even so-called “simple creatures,” ...

Experiencing frequent fevers can be both alarming and confusing. While a fever often resolves on its own, recurring episodes may indicate underlying issues that require attention. Understanding the ...

Signs that your pneumonia is improving include reduced fever and improved breathing. Learn more about the recovery timeline ...

A single blood test might help doctors to determine whether a child’s fever needs urgent treatment, a proof-of-principle study has found 1. High temperatures are common in kids. However, it is ...

Fevers and colds are much less common in adults than in children, due to our stronger immune systems, built from years of exposure to infections. (Meanwhile, every day at preschool, children are ...

Among children aged 2 to 36 months, viral infections are frequently the cause of fever without an apparent source, researchers report in a study published online November 5 in Pediatrics. Specific ...

Psychogenic fevers can occur at any age, and seem to occur more commonly in females than in males. However, because there hasn't been a large body of research, there isn't precise and consistent data.

If your child develops a rash after having a fever, you might be concerned. Here’s a look at common rashes in toddlers, like roseola, as well as treatment options. Fevers are an indication that ...

Natural fevers were found to both activate immunity against infection, while also controlling it. Since unregulated inflammation can be very dangerous, those control mechanisms are crucial. Fish that ...

The Fevers of the Philippines — A Preliminary Report on the Nature of the Fevers Prevalent in the Philippine Islands, Including Typhoid Fever, Malta Fever, the Malarial Fevers and Undetermined ...

Kinsa’s data show that the number of “atypical fevers” in places such as Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties is high, but the rate of fever is down at least 12.8 percent in each ...