Flushed skin, a sweaty back and a general feeling of discomfort are all tell-tale signs of an illness. These physical symptoms allude to a raised body temperature, but the only sure way to tell if ...

If you need to measure the temperature of something, chances are good that you could think up half a dozen ways to do it, pretty much all of which would involve some kind of thermometer, thermistor, ...

A child’s high fever can be one of the most stressful experiences for any mother. The warm forehead, the flushed cheeks, the sleepy eyes — it all sparks instant worry. Fever is often the body’s ...