A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

During extremely hot days, the risk of heat stroke rises dramatically. If someone suffers from heat stroke, a strategy ...

Heat-related illnesses occur across a spectrum, and mild heat stress can quickly progress to life-threatening heat stroke if a person is exposed to dangerous conditions for too long.

When the heat index climbs, so should our caution. A beach day, backyard BBQ, or even a walk around the block can turn ...

A central South Carolina umpire died last weekend after collapsing due to heat stroke, according to officials. Mitchell Huggins, 61, was at a park working as an umpire during a softball tournament ...

A central South Carolina umpire died last weekend after collapsing due to heat stroke, according to officials. Mitchell Huggins, 61, was at a park working as an umpire during a softball tournament ...

More than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States, according to the CDC. Here's a Memphis doctor's tips on staying safe.

In the U.S., hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses each year. Older adults and people in areas that historically haven ...

Heat-related illnesses occur across a spectrum, and mild heat stress can quickly progress to life-threatening heat stroke if a person is exposed to dangerous conditions for too long.