How to stay safe while taking medication during heat wave

(NewsNation) — Several U.S. regions have experienced record-breaking heat this week, putting Americans at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses. While several factors can raise the risk of heat-related illnesses, it’s important to know that taking some common medications can also impact the ability to stay cool. Medical experts have been sharing tips amid the … Read more

Extreme heat causes nearly 500 deaths per year in Quebec, report says

Extreme heat has a major impact on Quebec’s health-care system, says a report published by the National Institute for Scientific Research Wednesday that sheds light on various mortality and morbidity statistics in the province. The INRS findings say high temperatures during the months of May to September in Quebec cause an estimated 470 deaths per … Read more

How to stay safe in a heat wave

Katharin Czink, Dina Bair, Ashleigh Jackson Updated: Jun 19, 2024 / 04:43 AM CDT (WGN) — Extreme heat doesn’t just zap our energy, it can also damage vital organs in our bodies, including the brain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help you stay safe amid scorching temperatures this summer, here … Read more

Mexico heatwave: Mexico’s ‘heat dome’ has already killed dozens of people as hotter days loom

The extreme heat smothering much of Mexico has killed dozens of people across multiple states over recent weeks, the country’s health ministry said in a report published on Thursday, with hotter temperatures forecast for coming days. Mexico has been reeling from a high-pressure weather phenomenon known as a “heat dome,” which has trapped hot air … Read more