The human body relies on an internal thermostat, primarily governed by the hypothalamus, to maintain a stable temperature ...

Stay safe by keeping cool indoors, drinking water and electrolytes, wearing loose clothes, and having a proper diet.

Climate change could push human bodies beyond their heat tolerance ... under which humans can effectively regulate their body temperature are actually much lower than earlier models suggested ...

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

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

A new University of Ottawa study on human heat tolerance suggests that it is lower than previously thought and the city needs ...

With a blast of heatwave already there even before the summer has officially been declared, it is time to take care of your ...

Saunas and hot yoga offer therapeutic heat exposure, enhancing cardiovascular health, brain function, and psychological well-being through ancient practices.

A new University of Ottawa study on human heat tolerance suggests that it is lower than previously thought and the city needs to adopt strategies and policies aimed at cooling the population as ...

has confirmed that the limits for human thermoregulation—our ability to maintain a stable body temperature in extreme heat—are lower than previously thought. The findings are published in the ...

Hyderabad's weather conditions are influenced by two key factors: wet-bulb temperatures and urban heat islands. Many ...

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