The terminology around heat injuries and illness is often confusing. As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. A ...

It looks like the sizzling temperatures Jacksonville experienced over the weekend were just preheating the oven. The real scorcher starts today — and will continue through Tuesday. The National ...

While they all signal hot and potentially dangerous conditions, each alert type has a specific meaning, and knowing the difference could help you avoid heat-related illness. A heat advisory is issued ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Summertime heat has arrived in Central Texas. Once we start reaching triple-digit temperatures, heat exhaustion and heat stroke become a concern. It's important to know the signs of ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are heat-related illnesses that can occur when your body gets too hot. The symptoms of each can be similar, but they have different symptoms and require ...

A new study on heat-related deaths in the U.S. between the years 1999 and 2023 found that last year — the hottest year on record — had the most number of deaths in which heat was cited as an ...

As the Pittsburgh area deals with the extreme heat, doctors are warning that there can be serious health consequences. And in some cases, heat-related illnesses can be deadly. Dr. Brent Rau, the ...