Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention ... muscles begin to break down and release their contents - like proteins used to transport oxygen - into the bloodstream ...

More than 100,000 people were sent to hospitals due to heat stroke in Japan between May 1 and Sept. 28, according to preliminary data from the nation’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency. The number ...

Kevin Miller can get a person to the brink of heat stroke in 30 minutes. In a chamber with a temperature of around 100 degrees, he starts them out on the treadmill, switching off between three minutes ...

The woman, a doctor, was fit and healthy, but even a small amount of exertion left her out of breath.

A heat wave is bringing temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal to the San Francisco Bay Area. A heat advisory is in effect, with temperatures potentially reaching 100 degrees in some inland areas.

Extreme heat impacts on child health and well-being due to immature thermoregulation, less sweating and a high surface-to-body mass ratio that make them more vulnerable to heat-related illness. Severe ...

Nakanwagi suffered a stroke on March 16, 2024, three months after she had given birth to a baby boy. Before her maternity ...

A heat wave is driving temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal across San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Highs could reach up to 100 degrees in parts of the East Bay, the mid to upper 90s along ...

Dear A.O.A.: Although 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) is usually considered a fever, this isn't universally ...

A Brandon single mom suffered a stroke two days after emergency room visit for severe headache. Chiaka Stewart may receive only a fraction of the $70.8 million awarded to her by a jury following a ...