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6 possible causes of low body temperature and what they mean

A low body temperature can occur when you're sick or due to environmental conditions. Here's what you need to know about low ...
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Is your normal body temperature really 98.6? Why it's 'outdated' and what it means for fever

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 ...
The New York Times

The Average Human Body Temperature Is Not 98.6 Degrees

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 ...
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The Average Human Body Temperature Is Probably Not What You've Been Taught

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...