Scientists find that maxim 'feed a cold and starve a fever' could be right

Grandma's advice to "feed a cold and starve a fever" might have an element of truth, say scientists.

Scientists find that maxim 'feed a cold and starve a fever' could be right

Grandma's advice to "feed a cold and starve a fever" might have an element of truth, say scientists.

New research from the US shows that the old adage appears to be based on sound science when a fever is caused by bacterial infection.

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