New normal body temp

The concept of a "new normal" body temperature has been a topic of interest in recent years, particularly with the rise of fever-reducing medications and the increasing awareness of the importance of body temperature regulation.

Traditionally, a normal body temperature has been defined as a range of 97.7°F (36.5°C) to 99.5°F (37.5°C). However, some researchers have suggested that this range may be too narrow and that the normal body temperature may be higher than previously thought.

A 2013 study published in the journal "Nature Reviews Disease Primers" found that the average body temperature of healthy adults is around 98.6°F (37°C), which is slightly higher than the traditional normal range. The study analyzed data from over 18,000 participants and found that the average body temperature was highest in the morning and lowest in the evening.

Another study published in 2019 in the journal "Scientific Reports" found that the normal body temperature range may be even wider than previously thought. The study analyzed data from over 10,000 participants and found that the average body temperature was around 98.8°F (37.1°C), with a range of 97.5°F (36.4°C) to 100.1°F (37.8°C).

It's worth noting that body temperature can vary depending on a number of factors, including age, sex, and environmental conditions. For example, newborns and older adults may have slightly different normal body temperature ranges than healthy adults.

In summary, while the traditional normal body temperature range is still widely accepted, some research suggests that the normal body temperature may be higher than previously thought, with a range of around 98.6°F (37°C) to 100.1°F (37.8°C). However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to better understand the normal body temperature range in different populations.