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How does your body know what temperature to make a fever?

And yet, my video this week is entirely about getting a fever. It really was all-consuming! I have never in my life gotten that sick, ever, so when I came up with the question that drove me to today's ...
Rolling Out

7 fever facts every parent and caregiver should know

The human body’s internal thermostat operates with remarkable precision, maintaining core temperature within a narrow range that supports optimal function. When that temperature rises above normal ...
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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 body temperature causes and when to worry.
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One woman's viral fever question sparked a very real debate. Is 98.6 outdated?

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 ...
Rolling Out

What your body is really doing when fever strikes

A fever serves as your body’s sophisticated alarm system, particularly prevalent during peak illness seasons when viruses like COVID-19 and influenza circulate widely. Rather than being a standalone ...