The UCT-based research project, Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa, is at the forefront of tackling extreme heat risks in vulnerable communities.

As temperatures soar during the summer months, our bodies struggle to maintain a stable internal temperature, increasing the ...

A study confirmed that humans can't survive as long in heat and humidity as once believed. It also validated a lab method used in research.

With heatwaves intensifying, the study highlights the growing risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for vulnerable ...

To stay hydrated and cool in summer, drink refreshing options like coconut water, aam panna, lemonade, buttermilk, water, and ...

A study from the University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) has confirmed that the ...

If you are working outside during a heat wave, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends drinking 8 ounces ...

Rising temperatures in India pose serious health risks, urging experts to call for better heat stress monitoring and ...