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 However, recent studies suggest that the number may be outdated.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, ...

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News headlines accentuate the occurrence of abnormal weather – heatwaves, excessive rain, widespread flooding, etc. which occur across the country. Even under benign conditions, a typical weather ...

What exactly do you mean when you say temperatures are below or above normal? Please define “normal.” In meteorology, a normal temperature at a specific location is the temperature obtained by ...

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 ...

A recent analysis of temperature trends suggests that the average human body temperature has dropped since the 19th century due to physiological changes. The authors of the new study also highlight ...