Dr. Kube: Staying cool in a heat wave is important 

Dr. Erika Kube Heat stroke is a serious condition, especially for the elderly, and can lead to organ damage or death. Staying hydrated, wearing appropriate clothing and seeking air conditioning are crucial during extreme heat. Chris came to the Emergency …

Is Bronny James Playing Tonight in Lakers’ NBA Summer League Game vs. Miami Heat?

It’s the Summer League again. When rosters are weird, storylines are hot, and every second-year guard is suddenly “about to make the leap.” And this year, no name has more eyeballs glued to it than Bronny James. Whether you’re a LeBron superfan, a Lakers …

Storms threaten eastern Colorado before midweek heat wave takes hold

NY weather update: The current heat advisory for New York will expire at 8 p.m.

The advisory was active for Herkimer, Montgomery, Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess and Warren counties. "Heat indices have dropped below 95 degrees, and therefore the heat advisory will be …

30 years after deadly Chicago heat wave, threats persist as climate change elevates risks

Howard Ehrman has seen his fair share of gruesome sights in his 56 years as a physician. But he’ll never forget working at Cook County Hospital 30 years ago when a heat wave sweeping the country settled over northeast Illinois. “That was the worst …

Heat waves in Spain could have more severe effects than previously believed

Spain health officials might have to start paying more attention to mental consequences of heat than the physical ones | Credit: Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock Spain was stricken by heat waves of up to 44 degrees in some parts of the country between …

Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave

The mercury is expected to hit dangerously high levels in Japan on Sunday, with weather authorities issuing heatstroke alerts in 19 prefectures nationwide, including this year’s first for central Tokyo and Kanagawa. With climate change driving up …

How much does a heat wave cost? Insurers and CEOs want to know. 

Doctor issues warning as dangerous heat wave sweeps across US region: 'If you have to be outside, take those breaks'

East Coast medical professionals sounded the alarm as record-breaking temperatures scorched the region in late June, leaving people vulnerable to potential health complications.  Triple-digit heat can be particularly hazardous for those with underlying …

Heat Wave Survival Tips From an Emergency Physician

  By Kara Gavin Brad Uren, M.D., has seen what heat can do to a person. He’s treated countless patients for heat-related illness in the emergency department at University of Michigan Health – including many who didn’t realize that their age, health or …