'Normal' Human Body Temperature Has Changed In The Last Century | TIME

Whether you have a stomachache, a wrist sprain or a chronic disease, one of the first things doctors and nurses will do at an appointment is take your temperature.

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'Normal' Human Body Temperature Has Changed In The Last Century | TIME

[frankfrank]

On May 18 2024 my son survived a fever of 118f (48C) he spent 4 months in a Toronto Hospital and is expected make a full recover and will attend law school in 2025,

[Peppermint]

There can be a difference of 2C (4F) depending where you measure it - oral, armpit. Read the Wikipedia page "Human body temperature" at the section "Measurement methods". Armpit and mouth may show lower temp than rectum - as low as 35.5C (95.9F). The body temperature also changes from daytime to nighttime. An early morning temperature higher than 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) or a late afternoon temperature higher than 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) is usually considered a fever.

[nomoreflooples]

But my reg temp is 94.4 so hows that make any sense now

[salarahmed]

Possibly it's not about body temperature changes but it is happenning because of the advancement in accuracy of temp measuring instruements 😂

[Funkee]

The statement “less likely to be harboring infections” might not be correct. Bats have high ‘normal’ temperature above 40 degree Celsius, they harboring many viruses but not getting sick.

[rajslg]

Mine body temprature between 98.7 to 98.9 m 35 years old is it ok

[DracoSwordMaster]

If I wanted to read, I wouldn't be watching videos

[BeachBoyAAA]

Yea, because people aren’t sick all the time due to antibiotics, vaccines, and asprin!

[premiercconstruction]

This is pretty much totally crap info!! Propaganda...