Fans May Not Be Cool Choice for the Elderly
2016-09-06
Heart rate, core body temperature rose more with fan use than without in 108 degree heat, study findsContinue Reading
Climate Change May Prolong Smog Season in Southeast U.S.
2016-08-23
Air quality is becoming more sensitive to the effects of extreme weather, new study findsContinue Reading
Heat Waves Hit Seniors Hardest
2016-08-15
Risk of high-temperature trouble rises with age and chronic health issues, experts warnContinue Reading
Health Tip: Locking Your Child in a Hot Car
2016-08-12
Remind yourself of the dangers
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Climate Change May Bring More Tainted Shellfish to Northern Seas
2016-08-08
Study finds rise in dangerous bacteria could make swimming more hazardous, tooContinue Reading
Climate Change May Bring More Tainted Shellfish to Northern Seas
2016-08-08
Study finds rise in dangerous bacteria could make swimming more hazardous, tooContinue Reading
‘Heat Dome’ Not Budging Until Week’s End
2016-07-26
Eastern part of country still in its grip; experts offer safety adviceContinue Reading
‘Heat Dome’ Contines to Scorch Much of U.S.
2016-07-25
Eastern part of country still in its grip; experts offer safety adviceContinue Reading
‘Heat Dome’ Heats Up United States
2016-07-22
Much of the country to be under its scorching influence by the weekend; experts offer safety tipsContinue Reading
How to Spot the Warning Signs of Heat Stroke
2016-07-13
Risk of high-temperature trouble rises with age and chronic health issues, experts warnContinue Reading
How to Stay Safe When the Power Goes Out
2016-07-06
American Red Cross advises keeping emergency supplies of water, cash and non-perishable foodContinue Reading
Heat Waves Are Health Threats
2016-07-02
Drink plenty of water and use air conditioners or fans, doctor advisesContinue Reading
3,300 Heat Deaths a Year Projected for NYC by 2080
2016-06-24
Action needed to prevent deadly climate-change effects, researchers sayContinue Reading