Is your normal body temperature really 98.6? Why it's 'outdated' and what it means for fever
Many people feel sick even if they don't have a fever and many have a normal body temperature lower than 98.6 degrees. How to ...
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Fever: What’s Considered Low, High, and Possibly Serious?
To understand fever, it's important first to understand what a normal body temperature is. There is no formal definition for a normal body temperature, although general ranges exist. Factors ...
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How to Reduce Fever in Adults, According to a Doctor
It explores adult fever temperature ranges, causes, fever reduction strategies, guidance for seeking medical aid and the ...
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One woman's viral fever question sparked a very real debate. Is 98.6 outdated?
Given our range of temperatures, it’s hard to say when someone is sick if you're solely going by body temperature. Typically, a temperature above 100 degrees is considered a fever, but this may ...
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7 fever facts every parent and caregiver should know
Discover how to identify fever symptoms without a thermometer, learn effective home treatments, and recognize when rising ...
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Why sweating out a fever is a myth — and more effective ways to break your fever
This myth may come from the fact that people tend to sweat as their fever is breaking, but this is because you naturally sweat as your body is trying to return to a normal temperature. You can ...
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An invisible killer
A flesh-eating fungus is expanding its range in the American West – and ... CA on September 21, 2023. Valley Fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a fungus that develops below the undisturbed surface ...
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5 ways to bring down your baby's fever with medicine, a cold compress, and more
Besides running a 100.4°F or higher rectal temperature, babies may also show fever symptoms like looking flushed, sweating, and being more thirsty than usual. You should see a doctor immediately ...