Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body ...

Heatstroke can sneak up on anyone, especially when exercising outside. Unfortunately, its effects can linger long after the initial symptoms are resolved. A pleasant summer day spent hiking, playing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HeatRisk forecast for July 28, 2025. The NWS HeatRisk is an experimental color-numeric-based index that provides a forecast risk ...

ATLANTA — As summer gets underway and metro Atlanta experiences dangerous heat, parents and adults need to pay extra attention to how much water kids are drinking. Overheating in children or teenagers ...

New research in links rising outdoor temperatures to accelerated biological aging, raising urgent concerns about climate change’s impact on health. Study: Ambient outdoor heat and accelerated ...

The dangers of extreme temperatures, which can cause heat stroke in a manner of minutes, are magnified for someone living with dementia. Dementia-related illnesses can impair a person’s ability to ...

As global temperatures climb, heat waves are no longer rare events. But beyond sunburns and sweat, extreme heat is taking a serious toll on our health - not just in the moment, but in ways that linger ...

As cities prepare for the effects of extreme heat as a result of climate change, experts recommend focusing on greener cities and paying greater attention to vulnerable populations. While there is no ...

More than 250 million people in the U.S.—nearly three quarters of the population—are experiencing moderate, major or extreme risk of heat effects on July 28, according to the National Oceanic and ...

Cities worldwide face a growing challenge that affects millions of residents daily. Urban areas globally have become home to over half of the world's population, leading to the intensification of the ...