Valley fever infections are on the rise across California, public health officials say. Dry, hot weather across the state — combined with heavy winter rains — make the perfect recipe for an increasing ...

Hay fever affects roughly one in four UK adults. Symptoms are caused by three different types of pollen: tree, grass and weed pollen. As hay fever season typically runs from March to September, this ...

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 primary culprit behind fever blisters is the herpes simplex virus, specifically HSV-1. This highly contagious virus is easily transmitted through close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...