Heat stress happens when your body starts having problems regulating internal temperature due to high external temperatures. It may lead to heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Scientists have anticipated a rise in the frequency and intensity of climatic extremes. Heat waves may overwhelm the physiological adaptation ability of some population groups. Hence, these ...

It’s possible to train your body to better handle high temperatures in just a few weeks. By Katharine Gammon Inside a small, sealed room, Olivia Leach swallowed a pill that would soon monitor her ...

Summer 2024 was the United States’ fourth-hottest on record, and the hottest in history for many cities across the country. As global temperatures rise and heatwaves become more severe and frequent, ...

The terminology around heat injuries and illness is often confusing. As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. A ...