Share on Pinterest The 98.6°F standard was established by a German doctor in 1851. Recent studies have indicated that’s too high. Getty Images A German physician came up with 98.6°F as “average” human ...

People with depression have higher body temperatures, suggesting there could be a mental health benefit to lowering the temperatures of those with the disorder, a new UC San Francisco-led study found.

Most of us realize that a body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius is considered normal. Surely there is a reason for 98.6 to be an optimal temperature for us humans. In 2011, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Perhaps our body temperature isn’t 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit — or at least not anymore. One woman, while lying down while feeling sick, posited that on TikTok. Citing research that the more common ...

Here’s why we appear to be getting cooler, and what that could mean when it comes to fevers. By Dana G. Smith Over the past few decades, evidence has been mounting that the average human body ...

Normal body temperature can range between 97°F and 99°F — 98.6°F isn't the only normal reading. A range is more accurate because body temperature is affected by many factors, including time of day. A ...

A new study by a team of Stanford University School of Medicine scientists suggests that the average human body temperature in the United States has decreased over the last century. By cross-checking ...

Regular temperature checks have been part of the “new normal” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most area residents have probably held still more times than they could count while a device is held ...