According to National Weather Service figures, heat killed 199 Americans last year. That is more than double the second leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, flooding, which ...

Exertional heat illness can affect athletes during high-intensity or long-duration exercise and result in withdrawal from activity or collapse during or soon after activity. These maladies include ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - On scorching days like today, when temperatures soar and heat indices climb into the triple digits, the heat can do more than make you uncomfortable. It can be dangerous. Heat illness ...

Exertional heat illness (EHI) spans a spectrum of conditions that arise when the body’s heat production during strenuous physical activity exceeds its capacity to dissipate heat. This disruption in ...

FORT LEE, Va. — As Soldiers and Civilians, our professions inherently expose us to heat stress through outdoor work, training, uniforms and personal protective equipment. While eliminating heat ...

Beating the summer heat. Let's start by getting your home ready. Install an air conditioner if possible, and keep up with regular maintenance for optimal cooling power. Check your windows for any gaps ...

More than three dozen states from the Plains to New England are predicted to see high temperatures above 100 degrees this week, breaking numerous long-standing records. Last year was the hottest ...

FOR WHEN IT COMES TO HEAT EXHAUSTION. WELL, OUR HEAT WAVE. IT CONTINUES TODAY. AND BECAUSE OF THAT, I WANT TO TALK ABOUT HEAT ILLNESSES. BECAUSE DID YOU KNOW THE LAST DAY OF A HEAT WAVE, WHICH IS ...

As high school football and marching band season ramp up across Texas, doctors are urging parents to take extra precautions to protect kids from heat-related illnesses — even when it’s not ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - While triple-digit heat is not uncommon in the Big Bend and South Georgia during the summer months, it is still important to take proper precautions to avoid heat-related ...

When temperatures heat up, it’s time for fun in the sun, right? Well, not always. Warm weather brings with it some risks, especially for your health. From a mild case of heat rash to a ...