MacBook running really hot since 10.5.2 update?

Any one have any ideas as to why my MacBook is running so much hotter since I updated to 10.5.2? I know the MacBook has a rather warm operating temperature under normal circumstances, but I have definitely noticed an increase. Up until a week ago, I hardly used to hear the fan going or feel it being so hot, but now fan blazing all the time and my battery life is taking a pounding... I have a Core 2 Duo 2.16ghz superdrive, white, 2GB RAM, and as mentioned 10.5.2. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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