These symptoms make it all the more incredible that in 1999, radiologist Anna Bågenholm made a full recovery after her body temperature dropped to 56.7 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s the lowest body ...

The body keeps a core temperature of about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit for health. Thermoreceptors in the skin and body send ...

As an Arctic blast has hit Acadiana, it's crucial to be aware of the dangers of hypothermia if you find yourself outside for ...

Cold conditions already make alcohol more harmful to the body, but it can also indirectly lead to other accidents by slowing ...

Despite popular belief, that post-drink warm flush doesn’t actually keep you safe in the cold. Alcohol may make you feel cozy for a moment, but it accelerates heat loss and can increase the risk of ...

Wearables are a hot trend for both athletes and non-athletes. The CORE non-invasive body temperature monitor came out to great fanfare in 2020. How does it hold up to independent validity and ...

A fan might feel like a lifeline in a heatwave, and for older adults it may be of some help – but not as much as it might seem. A new study has found that while high-speed fan use slightly reduced ...