While 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is often cited as the standard for normal body temperature, adults’ average body temperature may be closer to 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a study published Sept ...

In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F as the standard "normal" body temperature, it has been used by parents and doctors alike as the measure by which ...

Many people have heard from their parents or medical professionals that 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average body temperature. Though normal body temperatures vary from person to person, it’s been ...