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Extreme heat grips the continent as temperatures soar to 42C - Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of ...

The temperature in New York City has reached 100 degrees as the eastern U.S. sweltered under an extreme heat wave ...

Scientists say the extreme heat gripping Europe is only the start, with climate change set to make heatwaves more frequent, ...

Heat indices, or a heat index, is a measure of how hot it feels to the human body when the air temperature and relative humidity are combined, according to the National Weather Service.

Avoid strenuous outdoor activities in high temperatures if possible. If you start to feel symptoms of heat-related illnesses, ...

The National Weather Service in Spokane is warning of “hot conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105 degrees” and ...

The zombie-creating fungus in The Last of Us is real, but there are many other fungi to fear. Of the 5 million fungal species in the world, a few hundred are dangerous to people.

In the U.S., hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses each year. Older adults and people in areas that historically haven’t ...

Tens of millions of people in the U.S. are facing heat warnings, which can increased the risk of heat-related illness.

For many people, summer is their favorite time of year. However, summer also brings the risk of dangerous heat waves.