The reason why the humidity makes it feel hotter than the actual temperature is because of our sweat. Our bodies like to stay near 98.6 degrees, so when our body temperature rises sweat is released ...

It looks like the sizzling temperatures Jacksonville experienced over the weekend were just preheating the oven. The real scorcher starts today — and will continue through Tuesday. The National ...

Matthew Barton works for Griffith University and is a Co-Director of Dr Matt & Dr Mike's Medical Education Pty Ltd. Michael Todorovic works for Bond University and is Co-Director or Dr Matt & Dr ...

As the Pittsburgh area deals with the extreme heat, doctors are warning that there can be serious health consequences. And in some cases, heat-related illnesses can be deadly. Dr. Brent Rau, the ...

Parts of Ohio are expected to reach near 90-degree temperatures before the official start of summer. Heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, can cause permanent damage or death if left ...

We’ve all heard someone say, ‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.’ Many of us have also seen the heat index on a hot and humid summer day, but what about a wet bulb temperature? Several scales ...

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