Some of the problems with the advice is that fevers and colds can occur at the same time. A cold typically implies a viral ...

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The original idea dates back centuries when people believed that colds were caused by low body temperature needing warmth (by ...

“Feed a cold, starve a fever” is an adage that has been around a long time, but is it actually good medical advice? Although appetite is often affected by illness, there is no real evidence that ...

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We asked experts if the adage is true. Ask Well We asked experts if the adage is true. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: I often hear people say that ...

When you have a fever, you may lose your appetite, but this doesn’t mean you should “starve a fever.” More research is needed to confirm if the saying “feed a cold, starve a fever” holds true. There’s ...