No matter why it's happening, a cough is always annoying-it's loud, it's uncomfortable, and it never fails to garner unwanted attention. "The purpose of a cough is to help us," says Monica Lee, MD, an ...

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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 ...

Headaches often accompany fever because immune-triggered inflammation, viral infections, and sinus pressure activate pain ...

Influenza activity is currently high in California, with a significant number of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths reported this season. Fever is the body's natural response to fight off ...