The study found that normal human body temperature naturally varies between 36.2°C and 36.8°C (97.3°F and 98.2°F), suggesting that the commonly accepted value may be too high.

In 1868 he published his findings, having established that the average normal human body temperature was 37°C (98.6°F).

The average normal oral body temperature is now 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit, though it can range from 97.2 to 98.3 Fahrenheit, a separate study of hundreds of thousands of people found.

For decades, 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit has been the widely accepted “normal” average temperature for the human body. But new research adds to the growing body of evidence that humans actually ...

If we redefine “normal” human body temperature, then what registers as abnormal? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that temperatures of 100.4 and above qualify as a fever ...

Medical experts have complained that the so-called “normal” 98.6” body temperature isn’t accurate and should be personalized for each patient.