An analysis of joint-health data from hundreds of thousands of middle-aged British adults found the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis falls significantly on hot days. Scientists from the McGovern Institute…

Taking antipsychotics, diuretics, and anticholinergic medications poses the highest risk in the current weather conditions. Primarily, elevated temperatures affect antibiotics, hormonal medications, and medications based on bacterial cultures. We explore…

European countries have declared a state of emergency due to the threat of wildfires and health risks as an unprecedented heatwave sweeps across the continent. Climatologists and meteorologists warn the…

In July and August, the cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and nervous systems come under strain. The risk of intestinal and seasonal infections rises, allergies flare up, and the chance of sunburn…

Turns out hanging clean laundry outside on hot days can actually make allergy symptoms worse. Nigel Birman, a British cleaning expert, warns against doing it. High temperatures make plants release…

Global warming will drive a record number of deaths. But the risk isn’t just for the very young and the elderly. A team from Columbia, Stanford, Boston University, and Montana…

Summer may be behind us, but thanks to global warming the hot days are still lingering — and so are the headaches that often come with high temperatures. When it’s…

It’s been a century since Paris last hosted the Olympics, and the city has warmed by about 1.8 °C since then. Between 1947 and 2023, there have also been 50…

Even in early September, it can still feel sweltering. So people keep asking, ‘How can I cool down quickly?’ An expert offers four simple, science-backed ways to beat the heat.…

Feeling like you need a siesta after lunch or nodding off on a hot summer afternoon is normal. But how do you tell if it’s the heat — or something…

On the hottest days, the elderly and children are the most vulnerable. Seasonal health problems include sunstroke, heatstroke, burns, excessive sweating, and heart attacks. What do you need to know…

The relentless heat of Cerberus, named after the mythical monster that guards the gates of hell, shows no signs of letting up this summer. Researchers say climate change will bring…

Every summer, people in many countries struggle with extreme heat. Because of global warming, many are changing how they eat and cook. Experts suggest reorganizing your kitchen before you start…

Summer and heat are nearly synonymous. When temperatures soar above 77°F and the air feels stifling, people get desperate to cool off. That leads to all kinds of theories and…

Scientists have found heat-resistant corals that could help reefs survive rising ocean temperatures. These corals bring new hope for reefs that have faced serious threats in recent years: their greater…

In that distant land, cities are few and far between, but the depths are rich. Layers of ore lie embedded in the mountains, and gold is scattered along the riverbeds……