New research shows that homeless people are at far greater risk for the impacts of extreme heat than the rest of the U.S.

The Energy Department recommends adjusting thermostats by 7 to 10 degrees from your ideal setting for at least eight hours a ...

HOUSTON — A dog left on a balcony in the Houston heat last week has died, according to the Houston SPCA. The Harris County ...

With extreme temperatures in the forecast for California, first responders want people to be aware of warning signs that the ...

As summer approaches, Dr. Ron Cook, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Chief Health Officer, advises people to stay ...

Northern California faces record-high temperatures this weekend, putting many at risk for heat-related illnesses.

At least 80 people have died in the U.S during the past few days of extreme heat; in British Columbia, the number is in the hundreds. And, as more data trickles in, those numbers are likely to ...

Heat stroke occurs when the body overheats and is unable ... to dehydration also increase the risk of heat-related illness. For example, some people with diabetes may have damaged nerves and blood ...

Temps during the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay could near 100 this weekend. Here’s what runners should know to stay safe.

You may have heard of acting FAST—a way to look for signs of someone having a stroke. Or perhaps you’ve learned about the risk factors that contribute to strokes, like smoking. However, what is less ...