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July 3, 2025

'I'm an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July'

Medical experts warn about July 4th health hazards, as ERs see peak visits from fireworks injuries, alcohol accidents, burns, heat exhaustion and drowning.

July 1, 2025

Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud hovers over beachgoers in popular destination spot

Portugal visitors witnessed a rare roll cloud phenomenon after an extreme heat wave, with beachgoers comparing the horizontal tube-shaped arcus cloud to a tsunami from a movie.

June 30, 2025

4 tips to get a better night’s sleep during sweltering summer temperatures

Dr. Michael Gradisar shares effective strategies to improve sleep quality during extreme heat, including optimizing the environment, making bedding swaps and limiting alcohol consumption.

June 24, 2025

Amtrak apologizes after heat wave trapped passengers without AC or power for over an hour

Travelers were reportedly evacuated from Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 after being stuck for more than an hour in the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel with no air conditioning or power. Amtrak apologized.

June 24, 2025

Brawl erupts at Coney Island beach as NYC sizzles, multiple arrested: NYPD

Brawls broke out at Coney Island Beach in New York City on Monday as hundreds gathered on the sand amid a citywide heatwave. Multiple people were arrested.

May 22, 2025

My family tried living European-style austerity. One state's insane energy agenda wants that as a model

The push for renewable energy in Maryland leads to increased costs and legal battles, impacting families' budgets and highlighting policy challenges.

April 13, 2025

Arizona recreation area closed after hiker death and nearly 3 dozen rescues in just 2 days

Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area have closed multiple trails due to dangerously high temperatures and the death of one hiker and rescue of 33 others over two days.

March 5, 2025

Aging may speed up in areas with extreme heat, research suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging in older adults, a new study suggests. More days of higher temperatures resulted in faster biological aging, with potential negative health impacts.

August 13, 2024

California man dies of heat exposure after crashing car off embankment in Death Valley National Park

A man died of extreme heat exposure in California's Death Valley National Park earlier this month after crashing his car off a steep embankment.

July 28, 2024

Stay fresh in the heat of summer with 5 hygiene trends from dermatologists

Heading into the hottest part of summer, New York health professionals shared with Fox News Digital some potential hygiene hacks to stay fresh and clean.