Health

The best way to cool down quickly and safely in a heat wave

As the heat wave begins to grip the UK and the heat health alert is in effect, people are looking for ways to keep cool and reduce the risk of heat stroke—the most severe form of hyperthermia, with a body temperature above ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

During a heat wave, high indoor temperatures can also prove dangerous

During hot weather—like the wave of 90-plus-degree days that Philly will experience this week—most of the public's attention is focused on skyrocketing outdoor temperatures that can cause serious medical complications ...

Health

Baby on board? Don't let the heat put you in peril

With summer temperatures soaring, pregnant women need to be extra cautious to avoid heat-related health issues. The body's natural cooling mechanisms are already working overtime during pregnancy, making it more difficult ...

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