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June 13, 2024

Heatwave shutters Acropolis in Athens for second consecutive afternoon

Greek authorities elected to close the Acropolis in Athens from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday as unseasonably high temperatures continue searing the Balkan nation.

June 12, 2024

7 ways to stay safe in this summer’s scorching heat

Properly preparing for the summer heat could help you avoid becoming seriously ill due to this summer's scorching heat. Here are several expert tips to follow.

May 28, 2024

Monkeys, birds and bats continue to die en mass amid extreme Mexico heat

The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, and an animal park confirmed around a hundred parrots, toucans, bats and more have died of dehydration.

May 23, 2024

Hundreds treated for heatstroke in Pakistan as country faces severe heat wave

A severe heat wave in Pakistan has led to hundreds of heat stroke cases across the country, prompting health officials to advise staying indoors and hydrated.

May 8, 2024

3-digit temperatures trigger rolling blackouts in Mexico

Hourslong rolling blackouts hit Mexico late Tuesday as high temperatures and brief drops in power generation took their toll on the Latin American country.

May 1, 2024

Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

April 29, 2024

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

April 23, 2024

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

April 21, 2024

Health weekend roundup: A mother's health mission, sleep-blocking foods, heat illnesses and more

As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

April 19, 2024

CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’

Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.