As the planet heats up, the conversation about children and climate change is shifting from distant futures to the wiring of young brains right now. A growing body of research suggests that extreme ...

Heatstroke can sneak up on anyone, especially when exercising outside. Unfortunately, its effects can linger long after the initial symptoms are resolved. A pleasant summer day spent hiking, playing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with CKD exposed to the highest heat index reported more frequent ED and outpatient visits. Patients ...

A fan might feel like a lifeline in a heatwave, and for older adults it may be of some help – but not as much as it might seem. A new study has found that while high-speed fan use slightly reduced ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Since the 90s, over 1,000 children have died due to heat exposure in cars after being left behind. Even at 70 degrees, a car can become deadly in as little as 60 minutes, meaning ...

Toasted skin syndrome happens from repeated mild heat exposure, often from heating pads, laptops, or space heaters. It causes an itchy, fishnet-like rash on the skin. Avoiding heat sources helps skin ...

I am a researcher with over seven years of experience working on public health topics such as climate change and heat stress ...

Members of the public submitted close to 50,000 comments on OSHA’s new proposed limits on heat exposure in the workplace, with many employers expressing concern about the scope and one-size-fits-all ...

Almost half the global population could face extreme heat by 2050 as warming nears 2 degrees Celsius, warns study ...

Florida’s fields feed much of the nation, but for the workers tending its crops, extreme heat often turns a day’s labor into a serious health risk. A new documentary examines the challenges of working ...

Low-cost air pollution sensors reveal stark disparities in exposure to extreme heat and air pollution in Contra Costa County, ...