How does fever help fight infections? There's more to it than even some scientists realize

The heat and chills that come with fever are not only uncomfortable but also metabolically costly. Increased body temperature, however, can make all the difference when you’re sick.

Joe Alcock, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico • conversation
Sept. 11, 2023 • ~8 min

Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here are a few ways to know the difference

Despite an abundance of research on strep, there is still a great deal of debate in the scientific community over whether and when people should get tested and treated for it.

Allen Shaughnessy, Professor of Family Medicine, Tufts University • conversation
July 12, 2023 • ~9 min

Why taking fever-reducing meds and drinking fluids may not be the best way to treat flu and fever

In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.

Tamara Hew-Butler, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Wayne State University • conversation
Feb. 1, 2022 • ~7 min

'Normal' human body temperature is a range around 98.6 F – a physiologist explains why

'Normal' body temperature varies from person to person by age, time of day, where it's measured, and even menstrual cycle. External conditions also influence your thermometer reading.

JohnEric Smith, Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University • conversation
June 16, 2020 • ~9 min

Ibuprofen and COVID-19 symptoms – here's what you need to know

There is currently no evidence showing it makes COVID-19 symptoms worse.

Parastou Donyai, Professor and Director of Pharmacy Practice, University of Reading • conversation
March 19, 2020 • ~8 min

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