In today’s Health Alert, as we enter cold and flu season, many parents are concerned about whether they should treat their ...

Doctors agree some fevers don't need to be treated, but insist there's no need to fear acetaminophen, the commonly used pain ...

Learn the five early warning signs that show your child’s illness may need medical attention — from fever patterns to ...

November 7, 2025 - MADERA, Calif. – As autumn settles into California’s Central Valley, health experts are warning families to remain alert to the threat of Valley fever – a fungal infection that can ...

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, ...

Pull out your child’s baby book or family photo albums and leaf through them together. Children rarely tire of remembering vacations or hearing about the day they were born—and thinking about the good ...

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 ...

When you’re sick, eating nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables can help fulfill your body’s energy needs, said Dr. Michael Hanak, a family medicine physician at Rush University Medical Center ...