Using fever reducers or drinking too much fluid while battling the flu may upset the body's delicate balancing act. Sam Edwards/OJO Images via Getty Images As flu season progresses, so does the chorus ...

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Fever is the body’s natural response to infection, acting as a defense mechanism to help fight off viruses and bacteria. While it’s often a sign that your immune system is working hard, the discomfort ...

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Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common illnesses affecting children, often leading to fever, discomfort, and missed school days. While probiotics have been studied for ...

A fever in children is not dangerous for sleep unless accompanied by serious symptoms. Keep drinking fluids to help your child stay hydrated while they have a fever. Fever-reducing medications can ...

Q: Karl, our 7-year-old cat, refused to eat and hid underneath our bed when he came in the other night. We had another cat that had feline leukemia and had a temperature so we checked Karl’s. He had a ...

The human body’s internal thermostat operates with remarkable precision, maintaining core temperature within a narrow range that supports optimal function. When that temperature rises above normal ...

Feeling warmer than usual? Learn how to tell if you have a fever, what a fever might mean for you and your baby, and how to ...

Your baby feels a little hot, maybe they’re fussier than usual, and suddenly your mind jumps to one thing: do they have a fever? Taking your baby’s temperature sounds simple enough, especially if ...

A randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority clinical trial of 88 children aged 3-15 years with uncomplicated GAS pharyngitis. Participants were randomised to 6 days' amoxicillin (weight-based dosing) ...