As the official start of summer arrives, the United States is being hit by a dangerous heat wave, making this the first extreme weather event of the season. A heat dome, a weather pattern in which ...

Chicago is in store for more “dangerously hot and humid conditions” Sunday, with temperatures expected to climb well into the ...

Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s on Saturday, with the heat index reaching 100-105 degrees on Saturday, Sunday ...

Record-breaking heat indices — a combination of temperatures and humidity to determine how heat really feels to the body — ...

For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University.

Chicago beaches are tested for bacteria every day during the summer season to make sure it's safe for swimmers to get in. And ...

Four zip codes are most at-risk when it comes to dangerous heat waves and temperatures like those arriving this weekend in ...

Scorching temperatures and high humidity are a bad combo, especially when that's the forecast for three days in a row, making ...

In previous observational studies, high fruit and vegetable intakes were associated with better self-reported overall sleep ...

Dr. Ahmed's approach is rooted in collaboration with community members, local organizations, and city leaders. Rather than ...

The go-broke date — or the date at which the programs will no longer have enough funds to pay full benefits — was pushed up ...