Heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. Here's what you need to know about prevention, plus symptoms and treatment ...

Soaring temperatures are dangerous and deadly. Here's the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke as Ohio has its ...

Furry, four-pawed family members can be affected just as much as their humans during this Texas heat wave, facing a higher ...

San Antonio faces a record heat wave hotter than the Sahara, and a medical expert warns of dangerous health risks because our ...

Ambulances have also been equipped with cold water and ice packs for emergency cooling during transport. Health experts said heat-related illnesses are largely preventable but can prove fatal if ...

Who is most at risk for heat illness? While everyone is at risk because ... remove excess clothing and put cold compresses (a wet towel or shirt or an icepack) on hands, feet, armpits, neck ...

Heat cramps are the first level of heat illness. Heat exhaustion is the second and is marked by excessive sweating or a cold or clammy feeling. Heat stroke typically involves an altered brain ...

Heat advisories warn Southern Californians to be careful this weekend as forecasts say temperatures could soar up to 20 degrees above normal.

The heat advisories warn that people, particularly the elderly and children, can face heat illness ... a cool shower, getting sprayed by a garden hose and placing ice packs or cold towels on ...

Dogs more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses include ... “However, avoid using freezing cold water since overaggressive cooling can actually make things worse.” Never leave dogs in ...