Even though fever has recently been proven to be a symptom of our body's fighting infection and are not as dangerous as was once assumed, they can be dangerous for children...

Running a fever is not necessarily a bad thing It is not an illness...

Mud Fever It is important that horse owners are on the lookout for any signs of mud fever during the winter months as it can be a particularly difficult and painful disease in horses...

Feverfew is a medicinal herb reputed to relieve fever and migraine throughout the centuries This perennial plant has taken on a vernacular name that means antipyretic, in other words one that reduces fever, dating back to Greek antiquity...

Typhoid fever, also known as Salmonella typhi or commonly just typhoid, is a common worldwide illness, transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person...

Fever or Pyrexia refers to an elevation in body temperature above the normal oral measurement of 986 F (37 C)...

No one knows for sure how long the Swine Flu is going to be making its rounds It seems like there are new reports of cases in the same wide spread areas over and over...

The medical term for hay fever is allergic rhinitis It is very similar to asthma except for one important difference...

Cat scratch fever is a legitimate disease and your child can catch it from your cat or kitten from a scratch or even a bite...

Hay fever, which is an allergy to proteins in the pollen of trees, grasses, some plants, or mold, affects the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, and air passages...

A major theme throughout this text is that you can control many factors that influence your health An outgrowth of this attitude is the self-care movement, which is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions...

Having a normal fever is your body’s signal that it needs some break and tuning up Headaches and muscle pain can be felt during the fever that is why it is always recommended to have an adequate rest with medications...

A fever blister or cold sore is a fluid-filled, painful blister The infection from the virus erupts as small painful blisters on the usually on the outside of your lips, or the mouth area...

Fever is often a symptom rather than an actual condition of disease Nevertheless, having a fever would normally mean taking a day off from work or staying in bed all day since it is often accompanied by headaches or muscle pain...

Recently, the Government of the Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Social Welfare, issued a notification that the Health Surveillance Desks, which were abolished way back in the year 2001, will be reinstated in all entry points - border posts, ports and international airports...

Rheumatic fever of inflammatory rheumatism is a very serious chronic disease It mainly affects chldren and adolscents...

The symptoms of chickenpox can sometimes be quite disturbing and hard to bare The most disturbing symptom is the itch that comes along with the skin rash...

Even the Asia's cleanest city cannot escape deadly mosquito bites Singapore reached a record high of dengue incidence in 2005, reaching 12,700 and nine deaths...

Pneumonia is a condition of the respiratory system, it is an infectious disease and can affect one or both lungs of the patient...

As anyone who has used a sauna has experienced, the time spent in the hot, steamy sauna results in a rise in the bather’s internal body temperature...

Hay fever is a form of allergy affecting people sensitive to its allergens during the summer season Its medical term is seasonal allergic rhinitis...

A part of the brain called the hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat When all is well in the body, the hypothalamus is set at the normal body temperature...

While the hazy days of summer are a delight to some, for others they bring weeks of relentless sneezes, sniffles and sore eyes...

Fever is a natural response of the body that helps in fighting off foreign substances, such as microorganisms, toxins, etc...

The hay fever season which ironically has nothing to do with either hay or fever is upon us Over 35 million Americans suffer from hay fever each year, and according to experts, this season is shaping up to be one of the worst...

Fever blisters or cold sores are small red blisters that usually appear on the lips and outer edges of the mouth...

Hay fever has been given many different names such as allergic rhinitis, pollinosis or nasal allergies...

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to airborne particles that primarily affects the nose and eyes It is caused by outdoor allergens, and perennial allergic rhinitis by indoor allergens...

Most people would worry if their temperature, or the temperature of their child or other loved one, was to rise by more than a couple of degrees and they would probably act to try to reduce the temperature to nearer the normal 37C/98...

When your baby has a fever or cold, your first urge is to run right to the pediatrician But, mild colds and fevers are common, and often don’t require a visit to the doctor, just some at home management...