In the early 1900s, thermometers were a popular advertising give-away. There were no newscasts reporting on the weather, so it was handy for people to check the temperature on a thermometer before ...

In our search for the best thermometers, CNN Underscored tested 15. Aside from evaluating the readings, we also considered ease of use, speed of readings and other nice-to-have options, ultimately ...

So, aside from toddlers under 3 years old (for whom a rectal thermometer is best), it all comes down to personal preference. To find the best thermometer, we tested 14 of the most highly rated models.

When you said “old thermometer”, us geezers thought Mercury! Report comment. Reply. jacobchrist says: February 25, 2017 at 10:27 am ...

It explicitly identified old fever thermometers as a source. Newer thermometers use nontoxic heat sensors. Now, there’s another problem. According to a new study, ...

If you've ever struggled to read tiny numbers on an oven thermometer, the Taylor 5932 is a game-changer. The dial measures 3.25 inches, which is significantly larger than many other analog oven ...

For babies under 3 months old, any fever of 100.4° F or higher warrants a call to a doctor. That’s why having a good thermometer that provides accurate readings is key.

WYOMING, MI - In the drug take-back day at Metro Health on Saturday, a record 4.4 pounds of mercury in old thermometers and electrical components was turned in, along with 432 pounds of ...