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 ...

The body keeps a core temperature of about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit for health. Thermoreceptors in the skin and body send ...

The human body needs to maintain the same internal body temperature or else many vital systems fall apart. Whether you prefer sweltering summers or frigid winters, significant temperature changes mean ...

When you’re feeling sick and wondering whether to go to work or school, the thermometer often has the final verdict. Most people have been taught a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal, while ...