heat exhaustion
Coating clothes with this simple material could cool your body by up to 8 degrees
Science
Spending time outside during a heat wave can be sweaty, uncomfortable, even health-endangering, but scientists have come up with an innovation they ...
Wildfires encroach on homes near Denver as firefighters face sweltering heat
Science
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A wildfire on the edge of metro Denver crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes, but authorities said ...
Why it’s important to find shade when it’s sunny out
LifeStyle
When it’s hot outside, your first instinct may be to head inside — somewhere that the air-conditioning is on full blast. (Trip ...
Heat stroke and other illness symptoms to watch for as deadly heat waves continue across the country
LifeStyle
Last summer brought record high heat across the country, along with repeated warnings about heat illness — and a flood of emergency ...
Heat-related deaths continue to rise as record-breaking hot weather persists
U.S.
The mother of a man who died alone in his trailer park home with no air conditioning this week in Sacramento, California, ...
Canine heat stroke cases on the rise locally; emergency veterinarian advises pet owners on warning signs
U.S.
Jul. 4—According to a 2023 report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the frequency, duration and intensity of heat waves have increased ...
Hazards abound during summertime, from food poisoning to fireworks injuries. Follow these tips to stay safe.
LifeStyle
Summer is here and millions of Americans will be spending time in the great outdoors or splashing in the pool. And in ...
Summer camps are for getting kids outdoors, but more frequent heat waves force changes
Science
OREGONIA, Ohio (AP) — At the end of their weeklong sleepaway camp, a hush falls over the boisterous kids at YMCA’s Camp ...
How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.
Science
As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what’s happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few ...
Outdoor music venues are taking precautions amid extreme heat conditions. What concertgoers should know.
Entertainment
As record-breaking heat bears down on major regions across the country this week, outdoor concerts and events are still in full swing, ...
