What If Everything You Thought You Knew About Fevers Is Wrong? - News Digest

Reevaluating Fevers: A New Perspective

We grew up fearing fevers, but science says they’re not always bad.

In a typical Nigerian household, fevers are treated with urgency, often with paracetamol or antipyretic drugs. However,

what if fever isn’t the enemy we’ve been told it is, but a sign that our body is fighting smart?

The traditional approach to fevers stems from the misconception that fever is an illness, rather than a symptom of the body's defense mechanism.

Author's summary: Challenging common perceptions about fevers.

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