Despite their frequency, many people misunderstand what a fever means, when it’s dangerous and how best to manage it. Here’s ...

ANSWER: Although 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) is usually considered a fever, this isn’t universally true.

When you’re feeling sick and wondering whether to go to work or school, the thermometer often has the final verdict. Most people have been taught a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal, while ...

Perhaps our body temperature isn’t 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit — or at least not anymore. One woman, while lying down while feeling sick, posited that on TikTok. Citing research that the more common ...

When your baby feels warm, it does not always mean they have a fever. A baby's age and how you take their temperature matter more than you think. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why certain ...

When you’re sick, eating nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables can help fulfill your body’s energy needs, said Dr.