Tag: Heat stroke
Heat Wave Puts Nearly 100 Million Under Temperature Advisories
Almost 100 million people across the United States faced scorching temperatures exceeding 90 degrees on the first day of summer, with meteorologists predicting that the high-pressure system causing the heatwave would persist through the...
Understanding the Effects of Heat on the Body: A Comprehensive Guide
The heat wave sweeping across the eastern half of the United States is expected to bring scorching temperatures and high humidity levels, making it feel even hotter than it actually is. This unseasonably hot...
Lab experiment shows exactly how heat waves can put hearts into ‘oxygen debt’
When temperatures rise, the risk of heart attacks also increases. A recent lab experiment has shed light on how heat waves can lead to ischemia and potential heart attacks, highlighting the urgent need for...
Extreme Heat Exacerbates Brain Conditions from Alzheimer’s to Migraines to Strokes
The Impact of Extreme Heat on Neurological AilmentsIn a recent study published in The Lancet Neurology journal, researchers found that extreme heat caused by climate change can exacerbate a variety of neurological ailments, from...