As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers of humidity – particularly for toddlers, young athletes and older adults

As temperatures rise in the US, so does the incidence of heat-related deaths, including heatstroke.

W. Larry Kenney, Professor of Physiology, Kinesiology and Human Performance, Penn State • conversation
July 17, 2023 • ~9 min

Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies

After the announcement of President Biden’s heat initiative, The Conversation revisits stories on high summer temperatures and human health.

Leah Samuel, Health + Equity Editor • conversation
Aug. 2, 2022 • ~6 min

Days with both extreme heat and extreme air pollution are becoming more common – which can't be a good thing for global health

In South Asia, days with both extreme heat and extreme pollution are expected to increase 175% by 2050. Separately, the health effects are bad; together they will likely be worse.

Xiaohui Xu, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Texas A&M University • conversation
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min

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