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Fever can help the immune system, so what should we do if we have one?

Fever is a pain, quite literally, but new evidence hints at its purpose. Here’s what you need to know




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REFILE-South Africa suspends use of Land Bank debt as collateral after default

South Africa's central bank has temporarily prohibited the use of debt issued by the Land Bank as collateral after the state agricultural lender was downgraded deeper into junk status and missed $2.7 billion in loan repayments.




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One sick family, many test results

After a week or so sick in bed in their New York City apartment in March, members of the Johnson-Baruch family were convinced they had been stricken by the novel coronavirus. Subsequent test results left them with more questions than answers. Lisa Bernhard has more.




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Ex-NHL player who had COVID-19: Season shouldn't resume

Former NHL player Georges Laraque, who has recovered from COVID-19, doesn't want to see the season resume amid the pandemic.




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Olympics: Tokyo Games could be 'greatest ever', says Coates

Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis.




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Grand Slam tally should decide 'GOAT' debate, says Lendl

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl said whoever ends up winning the most majors among the 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic should be considered the greatest male tennis player of the Open era.




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U.S. women's soccer team file to appeal equal pay ruling

The U.S. women's soccer team have filed to appeal a district court decision handed down last week that dismissed their claims for equal pay, a spokesperson for the team said on Friday.




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ATP tour chief not ruling out 2020 return

Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, ATP Tour chief Andrea Gaudenzi is refusing to give up on 2020 just yet.




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Gymnastics: Italian Lodadio cultivates his garden to stay fit

Gymnasts around the world have been trying to stay fit amid tough restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis, and Italy is no exception.      With the country's gym clubs and training facilities closed for more than two months as part of government measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, gymnast Marco Lodadio, a silver medallist in the rings event at the 2019 world championships, turned his garden into a fitness studio.      Without the sophisticated faci




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Tom Hanks sends typewriter to bullied Australian boy named Corona

Tom Hanks has sent a letter and a Corona brand typewriter to an Australian boy who wrote to him about being bullied over his name, Corona, Australian television networks reported on Thursday.




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Rare Bob Dylan lyrics could fetch $19,000 in sale

A 1966 manuscript, on which a young Bob Dylan typed and wrote lyrics for a track on his "Blonde on Blonde" album and another song he later abandoned, went on sale at Sotheby's auction house from Tuesday.




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RBS: misconduct charges could be higher

RBS reports a £134 million third quarter operating loss and warns costs relating to past misconduct could be substantially higher than expected. Meantime France's BNP Paribas posts a 14.5 per cent rise in net income. It comes a day after Deutsche Bank said it would be slashing 15,000 jobs. Analysts say despite the upheaval, the medium term outlook for investment banks is positive. Hayley Platt reports.




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Stolen ancient sculpture returns to Italy

A marble head of the Roman Emperor Octavian Augustus, stolen in Italy in the 1970s, has been returned to Italy by a museum in Belgium. Sharon Reich reports.




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Biden's accuser says he should drop out of White House race

Tara Reade, the woman who alleges Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993, said in a video interview on Thursday that he should withdraw from the White House race. Gloria Tso reports.




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Australia to end most COVID-19 restrictions by July

Australia will ease social distancing restrictions implemented to slow the spread of the coronavirus in a three-step process, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, with the aim of removing all curbs by July. Lauren Anthony reports.




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Waste water tests could monitor 2 billion people for the coronavirus

We need to scale up testing efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, and looking for signs of virus RNA in our sewage could provide a shortcut




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Microwaved bamboo could be used to build super-strong skyscrapers

Bamboo is a renewable material that when microwaved becomes stronger by weight than steel or concrete – which could make it ideal for constructing buildings, cars and planes




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Frozen bull semen may have unleashed bluetongue virus on farm animals

The ongoing spread of bluetongue virus among European farm animals may have started when a cow was inseminated with infected bull semen stored from an earlier outbreak




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Rotten fish smell could detect awareness in people with brain injuries

It can be difficult for doctors to assess the level of consciousness in people who have had serious brain injuries, but observing their reaction to strong odours may help




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The 10 best documentaries you should watch right now

Apollo 11, Take Your Pills, Pandemic: How to prevent an outbreak, and Icarus are all great documentaries available to stream at the moment




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Weird radio signals spotted in our galaxy could solve a space mystery

Weird blasts of radio waves from space called fast radio bursts have been baffling astronomers since they were discovered, but after finding one in our galaxy we may finally know what creates them




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Red light could be used to precisely target rheumatoid arthritis drugs

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines that can have damaging side-effects, but a system that uses red light to deliver drugs exactly where they are needed could help




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China just tested a spacecraft that could fly to the moon and beyond

China just tested its biggest rocket yet, along with a new capsule designed to carry humans to its planned space station, the moon and beyond




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Why countries should start weekly covid-19 testing for key workers

Many countries are focusing coronavirus testing on people who have covid-19 symptoms. But regularly testing all essential workers would have more of an impact




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Homemade cultured butter is more buttery than normal butter

Making butter at home the traditional way is easy and the result is far more flavourful than the shop-bought version, says Sam Wong




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One sick family, many test results

After a week or so sick in bed in their New York City apartment in March, members of the Johnson-Baruch family were convinced they had been stricken by the novel coronavirus. Subsequent test results left them with more questions than answers. Lisa Bernhard has more.




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Deep Brain Stimulation May Relieve Ringing in the Ears: Study

Title: Deep Brain Stimulation May Relieve Ringing in the Ears: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/8/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula Approved

Title: Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula Approved
Category: Health News
Created: 11/26/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/27/2019 12:00:00 AM




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After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study

Title: After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Many Adults Delay Getting Help for Eating Disorders

Title: Many Adults Delay Getting Help for Eating Disorders
Category: Health News
Created: 4/21/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Thyroid Nodules

Title: Thyroid Nodules
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/23/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/25/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Prevent a Pulled Hamstring

Title: Health Tip: Prevent a Pulled Hamstring
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM




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'Healthy Bones' Shot Could Cut Women's Fracture Risk

Title: 'Healthy Bones' Shot Could Cut Women's Fracture Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Severely Depressed

Title: Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Severely Depressed
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2008 12:00:00 AM




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After Teeth Are Pulled, Platelet-Rich Plasma May Speed Healing

Title: After Teeth Are Pulled, Platelet-Rich Plasma May Speed Healing
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite

Title: Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Managing Shoulder Arthritis

Title: Health Tip: Managing Shoulder Arthritis
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Foods to Avoid If You Have Ulcerative Colitis

Title: Health Tip: Foods to Avoid If You Have Ulcerative Colitis
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Steroids Could Harm Heart's Pumping Ability

Title: Steroids Could Harm Heart's Pumping Ability
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research

Title: New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Even Moderate Drinking Puts Many Older Adults at Risk

Title: Even Moderate Drinking Puts Many Older Adults at Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2010 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Rates of Premature Adult Death Declining Worldwide

Title: Rates of Premature Adult Death Declining Worldwide
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Sunlight May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Title: Sunlight May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 8:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Bullies and Bullied Frequently See School Nurse

Title: Bullies and Bullied Frequently See School Nurse
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2011 1:54:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Worst U.S. Air: Bakersfield Calif.; Best: Honolulu, Santa Fe

Title: Worst U.S. Air: Bakersfield Calif.; Best: Honolulu, Santa Fe
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2011 12:00:00 AM




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FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes Just Like Tobacco

Title: FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes Just Like Tobacco
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Mothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency in Newborns

Title: Mothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency in Newborns
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use

Title: Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids

Title: Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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More Babies Today Have Irregular Head Shape: Expert

Title: More Babies Today Have Irregular Head Shape: Expert
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM