Heat stress happens when your body starts having problems regulating internal temperature due to high external temperatures. It may lead to heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Summer 2024 was the United States’ fourth-hottest on record, and the hottest in history for many cities across the country. As global temperatures rise and heatwaves become more severe and frequent, ...

A new joint report finds billions of workers face serious health and productivity threats from climate-driven heat stress, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations. The World Health ...

As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent and intense, understanding how to stay safe in the heat is no longer optional—it's essential. Professor Fabiano Amorim, chair of the ...

Summer 2025 is already breaking heat records across the country, and construction sites are feeling the pressure. With longer heatwaves and higher humidity, workers are facing more than just ...

Rising temperatures disrupt human cellular stability by impairing proteostasis, altering mitochondrial function, reprogramming gene expression, and reshaping immune responses, ultimately shifting ...

In an effort to further protect indoor workers, AIHA has updated its Heat Stress app to 2.0. It includes risk factors unique to indoor workers. "While heat stress risks for outdoor workers are more ...

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Heat is becoming ‘one of the most devastating occupational hazards of our time.’ Heat is becoming ‘one of the most devastating occupational hazards of our time.’ is a senior science reporter ...