Exposing the risks posed by heat behind bars requires coverage at the intersection of public health, climate change and ...

Summer weather can be fun for a little bit, but a lot of us are seeing serious and extended heat advisories lately. When the temperature and humidity are high enough, hot weather can be genuinely ...

Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable – it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days.

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

With a stretch of VERY hot weather ahead for the rest of this month into August, it is a good idea to look at how we measure ...

Heat-related illnesses can quickly progress to life-threatening heat stroke, so it is important to recognize the warning ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the extreme heat in Mississippi this week and the new school year about to begin, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is encouraging schools, students ...

According to the CDC, heat exhaustion is what happens when the body loses too much water and salt, usually due to excessive sweating. Staying hydrated can help prevent this from happening.

Although the air temperature hasn't reached 100 degrees, the heat index has (and it's making people sick).

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

As heat indices reach the triple digits, paramedics are reminding everyone to pay closer attention to their bodies.