First Lady Michelle Obama shares tips on parenting with moms and other audience members in a WebMD Town Hall meeting in Miami, Florida.
Information and Resources
Fever in Adults Directory
The average body temperature is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Sometimes your body temperature rises due to exercise, a warm bath, or other factors. Your body will also raise its temperature when it needs to fight infection. High fevers can be caused by illness such as the flu or pneumonia and usually return to normal temperature in a short time. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how a fever is contracted, how to treat it, and more.
Medical Reference
Features
Taking acetaminophen for fever or pain relief is generally safe and effective. But it can be harmful if not taken correctly. Know the benefits and risks of acetaminophen and how to use it safely.
Slideshows & Images
Symptom Checker
News Archive
Hot Topics
- Which Drugstore Tooth Whiteners Work Best?
- Kids' Top 6 Worries and How to Fix Them
- Surprising Headache Triggers
- Safe Ways to Lose Weight Fast
- Counting Carbs When You Use Insulin
- Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and Treatments
- CML: How It Affects Your Body
- 6 Sex Mistakes Men Make
- Dupuytren's Contracture: What You Need to Know
- Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
WebMD Video: Now Playing
FROM CBS NEWS
Third of malaria meds from Asia, Africa are fake
Almost half of malaria medications in southeast Asia and over a third from sub-Saharan Africa were packaged poorly, including some expired drugs that had been repackaged

