Diarrhea and fever can be caused by food poisoning, viruses, or bacteria, and they usually go away on their own in a few days. Drinking small, frequent sips of water helps prevent dehydration when you ...

Rheumatic fever (RF) is a fairly rare inflammatory condition in developed countries that can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat caused by group A streptococcal infections. It ...

Piedmont Augusta is seeing a rise in patients uncertain whether their symptoms are caused by seasonal allergies, sinus infections or viral illness, so it's helping to breakdown the difference.

Most people with hay fever do not need prescribed medication but instead can tackle it with over-the-counter medication, available at pharmacies and many supermarkets and shops. And there is a 14 to ...

The bacterium that causes Q fever, an infectious disease that humans contract from animals, is associated with an increased risk of lymphoma, according to a study published online today in Blood, the ...

Whether stemming from a wound, a toothache or an infection like the flu, nearly everyone has experienced the discomfort of having a fever. While fevers can be inconvenient and are sometimes a sign of ...

Few things cause as much worry for parents as a child with a fever. The flushed cheeks, warm forehead and droopy eyes often send caregivers into a spiral of concern. Although fevers can seem alarming, ...