Tag: Heat waves
The Impact of Extreme Heat Waves on Human Health: Understanding the Risks
As the summer heat continues to rise, the impact on human health can be severe and even life-threatening. Experts have found that the critical danger point for illness and death from extreme heat is...
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...