People are most susceptible to tick-borne infections during the summer, when they spend time outdoors. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease, but other tick-borne diseases are on the rise ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Mountain cedar pollen contains allergens that may cause fever symptoms. Other symptoms can include a dry cough, rhinitis, and conjunctivitis. Mountain cedar is a type of tree that causes seasonal ...

Cases of valley fever, a fungal disease caused by spores found within soil in parts of the U.S., has been rising in recent ...

If a person does not receive treatment for rheumatic fever or experiences it multiple times, they could develop a long-term health condition that affects the heart. This condition is rheumatic heart ...

Fever Treatment Expert Advice: Should medication be taken for every type of fever? Experts explain when it's okay to take paracetamol or other medications, and when it's best to let your body recover ...

Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Caused by the bacteria Francisella ...

Fever after surgery is very common. Most cases are harmless and go away on their own. Postoperative fever is when your temperature goes above 102.2 F on any day after surgery or above 100.4 F on any ...

Common cold viruses include rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, human parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Most resolve on their own with rest and over-the-counter medications. Share on ...