Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered. It’s a ...

One hot day last summer, Clarisa Lugo was inspecting and counting corn and soybean plants in the middle of a 300-acre farm field in Illinois when she started throwing up and panting. Her heart raced, ...

Exposure to extremely high temperatures for prolonged periods of time during pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of complications during childbirth, a recent study has found. Severe maternal ...

Physicians have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered. It's ...

As we face the continued effects of climate change, the frequency and intensity of heat waves is increasing. We've recently learnt 2023 was the hottest year on record. Extreme heat presents a major ...

Extreme temperatures can be a major risk during pregnancy, triggering pre-term birth after just one or two days of exposure. Such is the warning from researchers and health experts alike, including in ...

As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers are increasingly at risk Agricultural workers are among the people most vulnerable to extreme heat By DORANY PINEDA, MELINA WALLING and ANNIKA ...