ATLANTA — As summer temperatures rise, it's important to understand how your body works to keep you cool. Your body has a built-in air conditioning unit: sweat. The normal body temperature is 98.6 ...

There is only so much heat—or cold—that the human body can take. This can be a problem in extreme environments, from subzero polar temperatures to the ruthless heat of the Sahara, and it doesn’t stop ...

The human body is known for various abilities which makes them unique and different from other organisms on the planet. One such ability is the regulation of temperature, which is an incredible ...

BATON ROUGE – Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control metabolism, body temperature and energy use. Featured in the ...

As the chilly nights continue, experts reveal how sleeping in a too-cold room affects your body and advise how to stay safe, ...

It happens more often than you realize. You’re drifting off into sleep, but suddenly, you feel an unexplained chill. You grab for another blanket, pull your hoodie tighter or tuck your feet in deeper.

When we recommend mattresses to hot sleepers, we focus on how well they regulate temperature. But what exactly is temperature regulation in a mattress, and how can it help you sleep better?

A new study has identified a critical "pressure sensor" inside the kidney that helps the body control blood pressure and ...