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The heat wave is not just a nuisance, it’s a serious health threat. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, ...

Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., the CDC says. The extreme heat forecast across much of the United States this week is a particular health danger for kids, who are ...

A heat wave is impacting the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures in the upper 80s to over 100 degrees in Washington. Warm nights are a concern as they prevent the body from recovering from daytime ...