Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold ...

The first sip of a hot drink can make your whole body feel warmer—even though it barely changes your core temperature. That little burst of comfort ...

Whether waiting for a bus, playing outside or walking the dog – during the colder winter season, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm. Luckily, the process your body uses to break down foods ...

As temperatures have plummeted in recent weeks, ushering in the official start of scarf season, many are feeling the chill more acutely. For those finding themselves increasingly sensitive to the cold ...

ORLANDO, FL – If you’ve lived in Central Florida long enough, you know this feeling: you step outside on a January morning, see bright sunshine, and think, “Oh, this won’t be bad.” Five minutes later, ...

When we touch something hot or cold, the temperature is consciously sensed. Previous studies have shown that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is responsible for thermal sensations.

Thermal sensations are consciously differentiated as hot or cold by the brain; however, the neural mechanism that enables this differentiation is not well understood. To address this, researchers have ...