Fever

It’s that backdrop of cases—rising to historic heights with no clear explanation why—that reinforces the alarm over scarlet fever now. The World Health Organization said last week that the health ministries of France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK have all reported further spikes in cases. On the same day, the UK Health Security Agency said the current cases are three times what they were at the same point during the 2017-18 spike. British news is full of reports of huge local case counts—35 times the…

Although the DC fandom is currently in the process of imploding in on itself after all those franchise-shattering revelations that have emerged over the past 24 hours, the Marvel universe has been a relatively quieter place. However, there are still a range of juicy updates that’ve come our way this Thursday, from confirmation that Wednesday-mania is already being felt in the MCU to a Quantumania star addressing whether their new big bad can really be better than Thanos. Wednesday fever has already hit the MCU as a key…

An off the cuff tweet by Elon Musk has left Bulgarians over the moon, hoping the world's richest man may be planning to visit the EU's poorest region. An off the cuff tweet by Elon Musk has left Bulgarians over the moon, hoping the world's richest man may be planning to visit the EU's poorest region.The Tesla, SpaceX and now Twitter boss -- who is not immune to bouts of online whimsy -- recently commented on an image of the towering Belogradchik Rocks in northwestern Bulgaria under menacing clouds. "Pretty sure that…

Streptococcus A — or Group A Strep (GAS) — is a bacterial infection of the throat or skin, which typically arises during the winter months.Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty ImagesHealth officials in the U.K. are warning parents to be alert after a recent spate of severe Strep A infections resulted in the deaths of at least six children.The U.K.'s Health Security Agency issued a rare health warning Friday urging parents to monitor their children for tell-tale symptoms of the illness, which can include a sore throat,…

With the rising cases, the central government has directed affected states to strengthen fever and rash surveillance, Hindustan Times has reported citing people familiar with the matter.  “The Union health ministry has been asking states to heighten surveillance so that cases are not missed, and also detected early so that treatment reaches on time. This will help save lives," official aware of the matter said told HT, requesting anonymity. The two…

Even before singer Florence Welch materialises on the first night of her European tour, her arrival is foreshadowed by her set. At the back of the stage is a table – or possibly an altar – dressed with candelabras covered in gauzy white fabric, like a giant wedding cake made by spiders. (The “rotting grandeur” of Miss Havisham’s house in Dickens is very much a reference.)Half a dozen large chandeliers trail more frayed white chiffon, their opulence laced with a hint of decay and implicit danger. (What if they fell?) Since…

The UK albums chart has been dominated by American behemoths over the past few weeks, with Taylor Swift and Drake dropping blockbuster albums. That could all change when one of Britain’s most successful grime stars ever comes home to roost. Next Friday, Stormzy will release This Is What I Mean, his first album in three years. First teased during a live show earlier in the year and finally announced this week, it is expected to be one of the most commercially successful releases of the year.This Is What I Mean will be…

Writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips have been working comics magic together or over two decades. Recently the multiple Eisner Award-winning duo have been collaborating on the Reckless series of OGNs published through Image Comics. Today the publisher announced their latest collaboration, along with colorist Jacob Phillips, the graphic novel Night Fever, described as a pulse-pounding noir thriller featuring the Jekyll-and-Hyde story of a man facing the darkness inside himself. Here’s how Image Comics describes…

Smart fever thermometers — often shortened to just smart thermometers — offer a bit more versatility than the thermometers of yesterday. Instead of simply reading your body temperature, smart thermometers can give you guidance on how to heal faster, determine if you truly have a fever, and track several statistics, among other useful features. If you’re new to the world of smart thermometers and are looking to take your health to the next level, here’s a closer look at what smart thermometers are, how they work, and…

Indonesia has seen a surge in AKI cases among children since August, which its health minister said was most likely due to changes in the raw ingredients used in cough and fever syrups. Ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, used as a cheaper alternative in some pharmaceutical products to glycerine, can be toxic…