Cold-water sponging, as it is popularly known, is believed to be able to naturally lower your body temperature. However, doctors are advising against it, as it can sometimes make the fever worse ...

It might seem like a no-brainer to use a cold wet sponge or flannel to cool kids down when they’re roasting hot with a fever. But experts heavily warn against it. Recently, Dr Christabel Akinola ...

That initial shock as cold water hits your warm skin triggers an immediate gasp, racing heart, and perhaps a few choice words. But beyond that momentary discomfort lies a fascinating cascade of ...

The boy then shivered violently and stopped moving – he was then rushed to hospital. “Do you know that you should not use cold water for tepid sponging during a fever?” said Dr Akinola, adding that ...

“Do you know that you should not use cold water for tepid sponging during a fever?” said Dr Akinola, adding that this is because “using cold water causes blood vessels in the skin to ...