Researchers believe there's an upper limit to the temperature the human body can withstand — but many people could face ...

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 ...

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 St. Joseph Marathon is set for this Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Runners have been training for months to prepare their bodies for the 26.2 miles ahead. But when it comes to running outdoors, the ...

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 ...

In the mid-19th century, German physician Carl Reinhold August Wunderlich set about establishing the average temperature of the human body. He believed (correctly) that fever is a symptom of a disease ...

Drinking enough water is crucial to maintaining health and proper hydration, which supports just about every bodily function.

Tunas, billfishes, and some sharks, such as white sharks and shortfin mako sharks, have an ability known as regional ...

People with depression have higher body temperatures, a new study found, giving insight into potential new ways to manage the disorder. The study, published in Scientific Reports, doesn’t clarify ...

Despite their prevalent use in patient treatment, to many, using lasers as surgical tools can seem like something out of science fiction. However, laser-assisted surgery is now a reality and marks a ...