When there are wet-bulb conditions, it means our natural cooling system becomes less efficient, and our body temperature can ...

Temperatures in the city of Milwaukee peaked at 94 degrees, with heat indexes peaking at 105 degrees. The highest heat index ...

With the summer upon us, I feel compelled to pen a column about the dangers of heat, sun and the effects it can have not only on the human body ...

A new study reveals how extreme heat impacts the human body. Researchers examined the body's response to rising heat and ...

As dangerously high temperatures sweep across parts of the United States and southern Europe this week, emergency workers are ...

Keeping an eye on the weather forecast is the first step in prevention. A great deal of attention is paid to tornadoes, severe storms, and floods. However, according to the National Weather Service, ...

In the face of deadly heat, will mankind respond to climate change in time? Listen to this story get unpacked on The Excerpt.

Your body can't cool off as quickly during a humid heat wave. Experts say you should make a heat safety plan to prepare for ...

Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults, young children and people with certain health conditions.

Extreme heat — and what to do about it — was also on the minds of researchers, community advocates and local leaders at a ...

As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent and intense, understanding how to stay safe in the heat is no ...

As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities and a surge in ...