Mediterranean countries have been sweltering in a heatwave for several days, prompting health warnings and alerts about ...

Health warnings were issued to tens of millions of Europeans as temperatures climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or ...

A lingering heat wave has roasted much of Europe, leading authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat.

From heat exhaustion to heat stroke, dehydration to water toxicity, it can be a minefield trying to stay cool. But are these ...

The West Midlands has been feeling the heat, with temperatures over 30C (86F) in many areas on Monday. It could be one of the hottest June days on record, but temperatures are forecast to fall as the ...

Those taking antidepressants should take extra care in the heat (Picture: ) If you’re travelling on the Tube this summer, you’re probably already hot, sweaty and m ...

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness – especially for people taking certain prescription drugs.

Here, The Independent looks at how you can keep yourself safe during a heatwave: The government advises staying hydrated ...

Zoos across the country have a variety of ways they use to keep the animals cool during the hot months. During the June heat wave, hundreds of record highs were broken from the Plains to the East ...

Sometimes, heatstroke can start with symptoms of heat exhaustion, which isn't quite as serious as heatstroke but still requires someone to cool down as quickly as possible. If left untreated, heat ...

Dehydration and heat stroke are two very common heat-related diseases that can be life threatening if left untreated. ... Increase time spent outdoors gradually to get your body used to the heat.

As the heat wave continues, emergency medicine teams are urging the public to be vigilant about the dangerous symptoms that ...