Running a fever? Know when to let it run its course, or pop a pill
Your brain’s thermostat, called the hypothalamus, raises your body temperature to create an environment that is not conducive to germs. This helps your body fight off illness more effectively. So, a fever is actually a natural defense mechanism, not always something bad.
Your brain’s thermostat, called the hypothalamus, raises your body temperature to create an environment that is not conducive to germs. This helps your body fight off illness more effectively. So, a fever is actually a natural defense mechanism, not always something bad.
