The connection between body heat — or fever — and disease was made millennia ago, but the clinical utility of body temperature was not fully understood until the 1800s. Although it would be many years ...

Shot of a young man getting his temperature taken with an infrared thermometer by a healthcare worker during an outbreak William F Wright, MD, and Philip A Mackowiak, MD, discuss the difficulties of ...

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A team has created an app called FeverPhone, which transforms smartphones into thermometers without adding new hardware. If you've ever thought you may be running a temperature yet couldn't find a ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd While most thermometers provide an accurate body temperature ...

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