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

Q: I am 72 years old and in good health. Last fall, I got weak and shaky while working in my yard. It was a hot day, so my son insisted on calling 911. They said it was heat exhaustion, and I got ...

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 ...

How low should you set your thermostat for as record-breaking heat sweeps over the country? Here's what experts and other ...

When the running gets hard in this desert dubbed “hell on Earth,” Danny Westergaard tells himself: “Slow and steady” or ...

Hurricane Hunters will investigate the potential Gulf threat for tropical development. Meanwhile, triple-digit temperatures ...

A sweltering heat wave will take over Illinois Wednesday, with high temperatures in the mid 90s and “feels like” temperatures as high as 110 degrees, the NBC 5 Storm Team said. “Very high heat index ...

Best practices to avoid heat stroke are to wear loose-fitting lightweight clothing and drink plenty of fluids. It's also ...

Q I am 72 years old and in good health. Last fall, I got weak and shaky while working in my yard. It was a hot day, so my son ...

As the temperatures spike in central North Carolina over the next week, doctors want to remind you that this dangerous stretch of heat can turn life-threatening.

Here's what you need to know about heat safety and cooling spots in the Green Bay area.