Older people are more vulnerable in heat waves. Here's why—and how to stay safe
Southeast Australia is enduring a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures rising above 40ºC in many areas.
Jan 8, 2026
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Heat Stress Disorders
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How hot is too hot? Here's what to consider when exercising in the heat
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It's often easier to get out of bed and still light when you finish work.
Jan 7, 2026
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Hot pants for good health: Scientists try heat therapy to lower blood pressure
The saying goes that you should stay out of the kitchen if you can't take the heat, but new research suggests otherwise—for the sake of your blood pressure.
Nov 7, 2025
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Garment factories are sweltering, and these simple fixes could keep workers safe
Garment workers face some of the most precarious working conditions in the world and are increasingly at risk from extreme heat stress caused by climate change.
Oct 20, 2025
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Nearly 28,000 work injuries every year linked to hot weather
New research from the George Washington University shows the hidden toll of work injuries caused by workplace exposure to extreme heat in the United States. The new research supports an Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...
Oct 13, 2025
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Submerging forearms in water may help protect older adults during extreme heat
When air conditioning is not available during extreme heat, millions of older adults and other people become vulnerable to cardiac problems and other heat-related illnesses, according to researchers in the Penn State Department ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Q&A: For older adults, expert says extreme heat can mean life or death
Heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, sunburn, and heat stroke are known to be dangerous for everyone, but older adults are at heightened risk and are likely to suffer more drastic health consequences if those close ...
Sep 3, 2025
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From battling heat to planning lunches: Experts offer tips to keep kids healthy at school
With parents and teachers preparing for the return to classroom routines, Brock experts say fostering students' physical and mental health is key for maximum learning and growth.
Aug 26, 2025
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Keeping kids safe in extreme heat
With heat waves becoming more intense and frequent across the U.S., experts gathered for a Harvard webinar on how to protect children's health amid soaring temperatures.
Aug 13, 2025
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Experts urge physiology-based strategies to protect people during deadly heat waves
When the human body overheats, the consequences can be deadly. Heat stroke, heart attacks, kidney failure, and worsening of existing conditions like cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are just some of the ways extreme ...
Aug 6, 2025
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