This research can help us to better tailor strategies for managing both body temperature regulation and hydration during heat exposure in older adults. For example, because of reductions in thirst and ...

The appearance of fever is associated with the release in the hypothalamus of a lipid compound called prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which has an important role in the regulation of body temperature.

Your body has been sending you mixed signals for months, maybe even years. Your heart races when you stand up, you feel dizzy for no apparent reason, your stomach rebels against foods you used to ...

Scientists think they may have finally discovered the reason why human body temperature has been decreasing over the past few centuries—gut microbes. A paper published in the American Journal of ...

Human body temperature regulation, or thermoregulation, is crucial for maintaining health and supporting essential functions. The hypothalamus in the brain acts as the body’s thermostat, detecting ...

Engineers have developed a wearable patch that could provide personalised temperature regulation, an advance that could save energy on air conditioning and heating. The proof-of-concept device from ...

Disruptions in circadian rhythm—the ways that our bodies change in response to the 24-hour light and dark cycle—have been linked to many different diseases, including cancer. The connection between ...

If you’re feeling cold all the time, you’re not alone. Constant chills can be uncomfortable and distracting — but some basic lifestyle changes can keep your body warmer. From layering smart to eating ...