Over time, the body uses up its stored energy and body temperature begins to drop. Long-term exposure to the cold — especially if the body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit ...

MAN thrived earliest and most prolifically in areas of the world with a mean annual temperature close to 21°C. (70°F.). 1 His migrations from the 21°C. isotherm were for the most part ...

As someone who is now a fat adult woman, I’ve been thrilled to see the body-positive movement gain momentum. But much of this movement is geared toward helping adults who have experienced ...

To function properly, the human body needs to maintain a constant core temperature close to 37°C, which is regulated by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus checks body’s ...

Is 98.6 degree Fahrenheit or 37 degree Celsius — or what we call normal body temperature — too high? Should we revise this benchmark? People ask me these questions ever since a Stanford University ...

They’re vulnerable when temperatures plummet, too. By Catherine Pearson Catherine Pearson has a 40-pound dog, Annie, who detests her winter jacket. When biting cold hits, pet owners wonder how ...