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Month: February 2026

Thermometer: Need to give fever a number on a scale

Fever is a common symptom of an illness. It is a perception of warmth, often coupled with a mix of feeling cold, shaking and an urge to cover oneself with a blanket. As fever leaves our body, sweat takes over, leaving us drenched and weak. Doctors started giving fever a number only in later half… Continue reading Thermometer: Need to give fever a number on a scale

Published February 1, 2026
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