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 ...
The skin is the body's largest organ and helps protect internal organs from harm. Hair helps protect the skin, regulates body temperature, and is part of the body's sensory system. Sweat glands help ...
If you're currently experiencing a hot summer, the chances are the sweat is pouring off you, soaking your clothing. This clear, odorless substance is a vital component of a healthy bodily function ...
This summer, NPR Science Desk is celebrating sweat. Boy, do they know how to have a good time. Perspiration is vital. It keeps humans cool and comfortable, including B.J. Leiderman, who writes our ...