As mercury thermometers are a thing of the past, you no longer have to wait several minutes to read a small red line. Instead, there are now five different types of thermometers — rectal, oral, ...

Which forehead thermometers are best? We used to live in a time when checking someone’s temperature was only done to make sure they weren’t running too hot. Now, we live in a world where running even ...

Temperature checks are part of the new pandemic way of life throughout the country, with schools, museums and attractions taking temperatures for all those entering the building. At least one school ...

Being sick is a drag and can hinder your ability to be productive. So it’s important to take the necessary steps to get better as quickly as possible when you’re feeling under the weather. Checking ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Taking your temperature should be easy-peasy and reliable. This is fiddly at best. Taking your temperature should ...

Always use a digital thermometer to check your temperature. Because of the potential for mercury exposure or ingestion, glass mercury thermometers are no longer recommended. No matter which type of ...