While 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is often cited as the standard for normal body temperature, adults’ average body temperature may be closer to 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a study published Sept ...

For seemingly forever, we’ve been told 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the standard for a normal body temperature. However, recent studies suggest that the number may be outdated. According to research, ...

Julie Parsonnet’s then-mother-in-law had been feeling ill, but her body temperature did not suggest a fever. It hovered at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, long regarded as the standard for normal, and never ...

Most medical professionals agree anything over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is considered a fever–though anything above normal body temperature could be a sign you’re fighting off an illness, and anything ...

Since a common symptom of COVID-19 is a fever, some concerned folks may be taking their temperatures more often these days. If you feel panic when your thermometer beeps and reads 0.2 degrees higher ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 79-year-old male. My doctor tells me that my blood pressure and pulse are better than most men half my age. I feel good. I have been taking my temperature about three ...

Improving the quality of your sleep can add years to your life and make a big difference in your overall health. Researchers have studied how much sleep you need for decades, but what about the best ...

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 ...

Since a common symptom of COVID-19 is a fever, some concerned folks may be taking their temperatures more often these days. If you feel panic when your thermometer beeps and reads 0.2 degrees higher ...