A UVA School of Nursing associate professor explains why hydration, balanced nutrition and rest matter more than old remedies ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) fever reducers, such as acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, are some of the most common medications. Both can help lower fever and ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cedar fever is an allergic reaction caused by mountain cedar (juniper trees), often overlapping symptoms with an intense cold or the flu. Cedar season typically peaks during the winter ...

Forskolin, a plant-derived compound, shows surprising potential against one of the most aggressive forms of leukemia. Researchers discovered that it not only stops cancer cells from growing but also ...

Drinking warm fluids can relieve sore throat discomfort and reduce chills. Zinc supplements are sometimes used to help shorten the duration and severity of viral infections. Using a humidifier can ...

For centuries, the nature of a fever — and whether it's good or bad — has been hotly contested. In ancient Greece, the physician Hippocrates thought that fever had useful qualities, and could cook an ...

This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Arizona Luminaria. This story is part of Vital Signs, a Grist series exploring the ways climate change affects your health. It is published with ...

The Indiana Fever provided a positive update on star guard Kelsey Mitchell after she was forced to exit Tuesday's semifinal Game 5 against the Las Vegas Aces due to extreme cramping. The Fever ...

Yellow fever cases on the rise: how can vaccines control spread? Around 212 cases of yellow fever, including 85 deaths, were reported in the six months to April 2025, according to the World Health ...

This month, the California Department of Public Health reported that Valley fever cases are on track to surpass last year’s record number of over 12,500 cases. The infection, caused when people inhale ...