Are Humans Getting Colder? Studies Point to Falling Body Temperature
Several reports say the average human body temperature has been falling over time. Coverage from multiple outlets cites studies suggesting 37°C is no longer the normal reading for many people. The coverage does not give a single cause for the change.
Context
Context: The 37°C figure as normal body temperature dates back to a 19th-century German study, and readings vary by person, time of day and measurement method. Tracking your own usual reading over time is a simple way to notice changes.
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