With the summer heat settling in across Alabama, state health officials are sharing tips to help you understand the warning ...

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

Maintaining a stable body temperature is essential for survival. Animals, including humans, use both autonomic processes -- such as shivering or activating brown fat -- and behaviors -- such as ...

Checking the forecast daily during warm months and taking protective action on extremely hot days are a few safety tips to ...

With heat indices soaring into the triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health is urging residents to be vigilant ...

Many people mistake heat stroke and heat exhaustion for each other, but they are two different conditions, with heat stroke ...

Your blood pressure can decrease when it's hot outside. Heat and humidity can increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Learn how to prevent heat-related complications.

Exercising in hot weather can increase your risk of dehydration or even heat stroke. You can take precautions to prevent ...

When the heat cranks up, the first things we usually worry about are sunburn and dehydration. But scorching temperatures ...

Data shows up to 14% of antidepressant users experience this side-effect. SSRIs may also interfere with the hypothalamus – the brain region that controls body temperature and tells the sweat glands to ...

Researchers developed a textile that uses motion energy and phase change materials to power electronics while adapting to ...

The heat is no joke and this year, it's impacting a large portion of the U.S. Here's what to know about heat stroke, ...