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.

Exercise-induced body temperature increases can make symptoms worse for some patients with multiple sclerosis. Researchers have explored the underlying causes of the temperature regulation problems so ...

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 ...

From the Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Neonatal Unit, Babies Hospital, Columbia–Presbyterian Medical Center. Aided by grants from the ...

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 ...

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 ...