Every year, an average of 37 children die from heatstroke after being left behind or becoming trapped in a car. During the summer, that's nearly two lives lost each week.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County’s district attorney is warning people about the dangers of hot cars during the summer. DA Jason Smith says that temperatures inside of a car can reach as ...

Heat waves are the single highest cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S., where an estimated 1,300 fatalities from heat ...

Although it’s still technically spring, the recent heat index and “feels like” temperatures make it feel like summer is ...

Injury prevention program at Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers summer safety tips as season of fun in sun arrives.

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 ...

Heat stroke occurs when the body overheats and is unable to cool down. There are two types of heat stroke, Kurz notes. The kind brought on by heat alone and the kind brought on by exertion in hot or ...

What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? Who’s most at risk? A California doctor answers your questions.