ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cure

Hi there! Do you ever get sick and have to go to the doctor to get medicine to help you feel better? Well, that medicine is called a cure!

A cure is when you do something or take something that helps your body fight off a sickness or disease. When you have a cold, for example, your body might feel achy and your nose might be runny. The cure for a cold are medicines that can help reduce those symptoms and help your body get better.

Sometimes, a cure might take longer to work, like when you have a more serious illness. For example, if someone has cancer, they might have to take special medicines, go through surgery, or use radiation to try and get rid of the cancer cells. They might need to do these things for a long time before they start feeling better.

The important thing to remember is that a cure is something that helps your body fight off sickness and make you feel better. So always remember to take your medicine when you're sick and listen to your doctor's advice!