This year, he says there were early signs the ridge would be severe ... Rippey does think the high heat this week will cause some areas of the country to start experiencing flash drought.

(The Conversation) – High school sports teams ... not in the heat. If a player starts to slow down or gets lethargic, that may be a sign that they’re overheating. You might see evidence ...

Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Most heat ...

Exposure to extreme heat might accelerate aging in older adults, with sizzling weather causing them to fade faster, a new study suggests. People living in neighborhoods with more days of high heat ...