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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As climate change drives temperatures higher, prolonged periods of heat exposure are doing more than just making classrooms uncomfortable. According to a new systematic review published in PLOS ...

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 ...

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 ...

ABILENE, Texas — It's almost summertime, and Texas heat isn’t just tough on people, it’s brutal on your smartphone, too. With temperatures around 95 degrees, your device could be at risk for serious ...

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 ...

The map released by student volunteers shows the hotspots in Palo Alto on a summer day in 2024. Courtesy Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition/City of Palo AltoScreenshot Julia Zeitlin and dozens of ...