That thermometer reading you barely glance at during a doctor’s visit? It might be hiding critical information about your health that goes far beyond checking for a fever. While we’ve long treated ...

These symptoms make it all the more incredible that in 1999, radiologist Anna Bågenholm made a full recovery after her body temperature dropped to 56.7 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s the lowest body ...

Your body temperature might seem like just another vital sign, but it quietly reveals more than most people realize. From metabolism to mood, fluctuations in your temperature can serve as a hidden ...

A new study by a team of Stanford University School of Medicine scientists suggests that the average human body temperature in the United States has decreased over the last century. By cross-checking ...

This research can help us to better tailor strategies for managing both body temperature regulation and hydration during heat exposure in older adults. For example, because of reductions in thirst and ...

Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND Key Takeaways Drinking hot water can help maintain hydration, which is important for overall health.Hot water may help reduce shivering by regulating the ...

Wondering how cold cranks up the calorie burn? Your body thrives on consistency—specifically, a core temperature of 98.6°F.

Campuses could be forgiven for being confused by all of the new body temperature scanning systems that have gained prominence in response to the coronavirus. In fact, this market might seem like it’s ...

I felt a little warm before going to bed the other night, so I thought it would be a good idea to take my temperature. But I didn't have to get up and dig my thermometer out of my cluttered bathroom ...

Apple canceled plans to add a body temperature sensor to the Apple Watch Series 7, but the feature could come to the Apple Watch Series 8 instead, according to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a ...