Some people may have twice the risk of dying from a heart attack amid heat waves and high levels of fine particulate pollution, said an American Heart Association study. A cardiologist weighed in.

"The squeeze function of the heart will go up, the exertion that the heart has to go through goes up, the blood pressure goes ...

Heat doesn’t just mean canceled events. It also poses a health risk. If you can’t afford to cool the whole house, make a ...

Heat waves appeared to pose a greater threat in general than cold snaps. Depending on the temperature and duration of extreme heat, for instance, the associated increased risk of death ranged from ...

When temperatures soar, so do heart attacks. Now, a lab experiment explains just how temperatures climbing into Fahrenheit’s three-digits can cause ischemia and potential heart attacks, all ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Heat waves like the one California has been experiencing for the past week are the single most deadly natural disasters the nation faces each year, killing more people than ...

Heat exhaustion generally manifests in elevated heart rate, feelings of lethargy, fatigue, headache and nausea, and sometimes cold, clammy skin. Heat stroke warning signs may include chills ...

Sunny, 90-degree days may encourage families to head outdoors, but research shows that those with heart conditions are at a much higher risk of health complications during intense heat waves.

If you work outdoors during this heat wave, here's everything you need to know and how to take care of yourself.

She was born with a heart defect and manages a diagnosis of acute heart failure. This week’s heat wave has triggered many of the symptoms Gaffney has come to associate with temperatures in the 90s.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shraddha Gandhi, consultant emergency department at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai said, “Heat waves can have a significant impact on the heart and lungs ...