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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Taking your temperature should be easy-peasy and reliable. This is fiddly at best. Taking your temperature should ...

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 ...

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 ...

You probably have been told that your body temperature "should" be 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit and that any deviation, higher or lower, is a red flag for potential health concerns. But the reality is much ...

Mike Kerrigan’s request for a single outdoor temperature highlights confusion about the “actual” and “feels like” temperatures (“Why Are There Two Temperatures?,” op-ed, Jan. 23). The feels-like one ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Core is a useful wearable body temperature sensor for those battling heat training – but there are some fundamental snags to iron out. Core Body Temperature Sensor is an unobtrusive way for athletes ...