Browsing: Heat

A yellow heat health alert has been issued in south-west England as hot weather continues to have a “significant impact”

On a day when mother nature is flirting with a heat index of 100 degrees, not everyone has the ability to beat the heat. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke with experts to learn more about how to avoid the ill effects of the sun

If historical patterns hold true, the parts of the U.S. that have been under a heat dome recently can expect to see more hospital visits for behavioral and mental health disorders, according to a new, peer-reviewed international study

A heatwave is a period where local excess heat accumulates over a sequence of unusually hot days and nights. Heatwaves and prolonged excess heat conditions are increasing in frequency, duration, intensity and magnitude due to climate change. Even low and moderate intensity heat waves can impact the health and well-being of vulnerable populations

Md. – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) encourages residents to take precautions against health concerns that become more common during the summer months, including tick-borne illness, Vibrio infection, and heat-related illness

Wis. (WBAY) — High temperatures don’t just take a toll on your physical health — they can impact your mental health as well

N.D. (KFYR) – Health officials are urging the public to take this week’s extreme heat seriously, and one area group is opening its doors to those who may need it

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges Santa Clarita Valley residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps, as high temperatures are now forecast through Tuesday, July 14

Hello, everyone. Welcome to summer. As we enjoy family gatherings, cookouts, picnics, local fairs and farmers markets, it is important to remember that warmer weather also increases the risk of heat-related illness, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. With the right information and precautions, you can recognize heat exposure early and keep your loved…

Nobody likes to feel sluggish and sweaty, so when the sun is set to “broil,” a lot of us would rather take our workout to an air-conditioned gym. But the human body can acclimate to exercising in the heat, so it may be worth heading outdoors anyway. After a few weeks, these temperatures will be…