It’s official: outdoor temperatures are hotter than ever. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared 2023 the warmest year ever recorded. Rising temperatures have serious ...

Exposure to high heat may impair the cells of the immune system that remember specific viruses and germs and over-produce signaling molecules that can lead to inflammation. Previous research testing ...

Share on Pinterest A new study reports heat exposure may harm the immune system and increase inflammation, potentially impacting heart health. Martin Harvey/Getty Images 2023 was the hottest year on ...

As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how these exposures affect health in real time. A new pilot study led ...

Exposure to extreme heat may pose serious risks during pregnancy, from preterm births to hypertensive complications, highlighting an urgent public health issue amid rising global temperatures. Study: ...

Ultraviolet radiation, a high-frequency form of energy from the sun, is classified in the same risk category as X-rays and nuclear radiation. As temperatures and sun exposure increase, experts at the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Each year at the highest heat quartile was linked to a 0.74% drop in eGFR for kidney transplant recipients.

Frequent flyers and airline crews face a higher risk of radiation exposure from the sun. The risk is greatest on flights at high altitudes, over the poles or during solar events. Radiation exposure ...