The decreasing average body temperature might be due to the decrease in infectious diseases from previous centuries. — TNS For centuries, 37º Celsius was said to be the average, normal body temperature.It's not. Already a subscriber? Log inThe Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital AccessCancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.Monthly PlanRM 13.90/monthSubscribeBest ValueAnnual PlanRM 12.33/monthRM 8.02/monthSubscribeBilled as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! Tags / Keywords: Temperature , fever Report a mistake What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory. Please provide details of the report. Email (optional) Please enter valid email. Report issue Cancel Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report! Related News Nation 6h ago El Nino return could spark record temperatures World 04 Feb 2026 Greenland shatters temperature record, redrawing economy from fishing to minerals Thailand 01 Feb 2026 Thailand’s 2026 summer forecast to reach temperatures over 42 degrees Celsius