gloves and hard hats considered necessary to stay safe. This worker faces a heat wave in Los Angeles in July 2024. Etienne ...

The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer. More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts Friday, according to the National Weather ...

For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University.

The first heat wave of the summer hit the Midwest earlier than usual this week, with a heat index forecast of up to 105 ...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser activated an extreme heat alert for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. An extreme heat alert means temperatures will feel like 105° or higher, with the heat index. The ...

As summer temperatures rise and emergency department visits related to extreme heat top 100,000 Americans a year, what should ...

How to stay cool in the heat wave hitting parts of the US — even without air conditioning The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer.

An amber heat health alert has been issued for some parts of the UK as temperature in some areas might rise as high as 34C ...

UK heatwave: 10 tips for staying cool - and how to have a better night's sleep. As the country swelters, here are some of the best ways to stay cool in the heat - even if you don't have a fan.

Overnight lows can be a particularly dangerous part of a heat wave, said Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University. “Your body needs a reprieve,” she said.

Heat doesn’t just mean canceled events. It also poses a health risk, especially for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. So here are some tips to stay safe.