Tag Archives: body temperature

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It makes your heart work too much.

While temperatures and humidity rise rapidly outside, what’s happening inside the human body can turn into a life-or-death battle that only a few degrees can decide. Researchers who put people in hot boxes to see what happens to them say the critical danger point for outdoor illness and death from extreme heat is a few… Read More »

Study reveals when first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Were dinosaurs warm-blooded like birds and mammals, or cold-blooded like reptiles? This is one of paleontology’s oldest questions, and collecting the answer is important because it illuminates how prehistoric creatures lived and behaved. Challenging the… Read More »

The mystery of warm-blooded dinosaurs may be solved by a new study

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Were dinosaurs warm-blooded like birds and mammals, or cold-blooded like reptiles? This is one of paleontology’s oldest questions, and collecting the answer is important because it illuminates how prehistoric creatures lived and behaved. Challenging the… Read More »

Health Canada has officially approved birth control app Natural Cycles. Should I use it to prevent pregnancy?

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity or making any changes to your diet, medication, or lifestyle. Natural Cycles is the first birth control app approved to prevent pregnancy in Canada. Health… Read More »