heat

‘Warned but not protected’: Four in ten adults in England ignore heat alerts

Research published by the United Nations University’s Institute for Water, Environment and Health found that seven in ten adults in…

3 days ago

Inside Health – Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?

Available for over a yearWe’ve had two heatwaves already this summer with warnings that even young and healthy people should…

4 weeks ago

‘Heat deaths are not inevitable’: WHO pushes Europe to heat‑proof its hospitals

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on the planet, with temperatures rising at approximately twice the global average, which is placing growing pressure on health…

1 month ago

Heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Can you tell the difference?

During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Source link

1 month ago

Why women suffer more in the heat

A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave. Source link

1 month ago

What does extreme heat do to your body?

Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.He explains what extreme heat does to your body, why some people…

1 month ago

What in the World – How dangerous is extreme heat?

Available for over a yearExtreme heat is becoming more common around the world. From Europe to India, record-breaking heatwaves are…

1 month ago

How to treat heat exhaustion

BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion. Source link

2 months ago

How to keep children cool in the heat

How to keep children cool in the heat Source link

2 months ago

The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan

It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk…

2 months ago