March 13, 2012: Cooler Hands Might Boost Your Workout, Study Suggests
Chilling device held in the palms helped obese women last longer, stick with exercise

March 13, 2012: Heat-Related Deaths on Rise for High School Football Players
In second half of 30-year study, rates rose from one to three such deaths per year

March 11, 2012: Spring Break Safety Tips to Keep Vacation Fun
Smart choices can prevent serious injuries, ER docs say

January 22, 2012: Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga'
High temperature could be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions, expert cautions

August 13, 2011: Heat Safety Precautions May Save Student Athletes
As practice resumes, players need to defend themselves from the elements

August 08, 2011: Kids Can Safely Play Sports in Hot Weather: Experts
Updated American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement stresses risk reduction

July 28, 2011: Heat-Linked Illnesses Strike Thousands Each Year: Report
CDC researchers say these conditions are largely preventable

July 23, 2011: Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes
Keeping kids hydrated is most important safety measure, doctor advises

July 22, 2011: Extreme Heat Calls for Smarter Workouts
Expert shares tips for exercising safely during heat wave

July 21, 2011: Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn
Older people don't adapt to high temperatures as well and need to take steps to keep cool

July 20, 2011: 'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
High temperatures and oppressive humidity pose health risks; doctor offers coping tips

July 16, 2011: Tips for Weathering Summer Sun, Heat
Heat waves kill more people in U.S. than any other natural disaster, EPA warns

July 12, 2011: Soaring Temps Can Pose Serious Health Risks
Experts offer advice on coping with the heat wave gripping much of the U.S.

July 02, 2011: How to Stay Hydrated in Hot Weather
Figuring out your personal 'sweat rate' is the secret to avoiding dehydration, expert says

June 17, 2011: Health Tip: Prevent Heat-Related Illness
Suggestions to keep your cool

June 09, 2011: Record Temperatures Posing Health Risks in U.S.
Experts offer some tips on how to protect yourself from the heat and humidity

May 21, 2011: Football Players Urged to Beat the Heat
Get acclimated, avoid heat illness by training outdoors over summer, expert says

May 21, 2011: Keeping Cool in the Heat
Experts caution that everyone should take steps to prevent heat-related problems

March 05, 2011: Exercise Common Sense During Warm Weather Activities
With summer coming, brush up on safety precautions to prevent heat illness

February 24, 2011: Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health
More asthma, heat waves and microbial disease could result if greenhouse gases aren't curbed

October 31, 2010: Athletes Excel in Hot or Cool Temps After Heat Acclimation
Study first to show this type of training boosted performance in cool conditions

October 22, 2010: 1 in 10 Child Athletes Injured, Experts Say
Here's how parents can help curb the trend

August 26, 2010: Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions
Expert offers tips for safe workouts on scorching days

August 19, 2010: High School Football Players Prone to Heat-Linked Illness
They're much more vulnerable than kids playing other sports, study finds

July 31, 2010: Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert
Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer says

July 25, 2010: As Temperature Rises, So Does Seniors' Risk of Hyperthermia
Experts offer tips for avoiding dangerous heat-related health conditions

July 23, 2010: Urge Kids to Drink Water During Hot Weather: Expert
Make sure it's readily available and watch for signs of dehydration, doctor advises

July 07, 2010: Relentless Heat Threatens Your Health
Kids, elderly are most vulnerable, but experts say simple steps can help

July 05, 2010: How to Ride Out Dangerous Heat Waves
Expert offers tips on using the body's own cooling mechanisms to stay safe during hot weather

July 04, 2010: Children, Elderly Need Protection From Soaring Temperatures
Family, neighbors can save lives through simple precautions, researchers say

June 25, 2010: Health Tip: If You Have Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Suggestions for how to cool down

June 23, 2010: Urban Sprawl Could Make Cities Hotter
Deforestation may exacerbate impact of global warming, study finds

June 21, 2010: Many Diabetics Unaware of Hot Weather Hazards
Although disease raises risk of heat illess, they don't heed the dangers, survey finds

February 12, 2010: Sweat Lodges, Steam Rooms Aren't for Detox
The concept that sweating can cleanse the body of impurities is a myth, expert says

October 23, 2009: Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked
Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find

August 30, 2009: Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury
Sports medicine experts issue hot-weather guidelines for coaches

July 16, 2009: Cars Are No Place for Kids to Be Alone
Heat stroke just one of many dangers for children in unattended vehicles, experts warn

June 29, 2009: Health Tip: Who's at Risk for Heat Illness?
The young, old and chronically sick

June 17, 2009: Health Tip: Some Medications Can Help Trigger Heat-Related Illness
Here's a list

December 18, 2008: Toxic Poinsettias? Hangover Cures? It May Be All Fiction
Researchers debunk common holiday and wintertime health myths

December 17, 2008: Nature's Fury Makes South Most Dangerous Area in U.S.
But new 'death map' shows that no region is truly safe from extreme heat, weather

August 10, 2008: More Than Temperature Puts Elderly at Risk in Heat
Medications, lifestyle are also contributing factors to hyperthermia, agency warns

July 20, 2008: Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns

July 10, 2008: Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness
Reduced core body temperatures could limit deaths from heat stroke, study says

July 09, 2008: Heat Exposure a Dangerous Summer Threat
The poor, the elderly and people without health insurance especially vulnerable, study says

July 03, 2008: Health Tip: Beat by the Summer Heat
Who's at greater risk of heat-related illness

July 01, 2008: Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults
Their bodies don't cool quickly, so caution should rise with temperatures

June 29, 2008: Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention
Trainers' group warns summer's temperatures can also bring severe injury

June 19, 2008: Crop Workers Have Highest Heat-Related Death Rate
CDC finds mostly foreign-born farm workers had rate 20 times higher than general work force

April 30, 2008: Health Tip: Exercising in Hot Weather
Take care to prevent a heat injury