There are a few things everyone knows, right? No two snowflakes are exactly alike, groundhogs can’t really predict the weather and normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The first two facts are pretty sound. But the last one may no longer be true.
Average Body Temperature Takes A Dip
For the last century and a half, body temperature has been dropping. Lower metabolic rates, thanks to improved public health, may be behind the decrease.
By Avery Hurt
Feb 15, 2022 8:25 PMFeb 15, 2022 8:27 PM
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