As a deadly heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest last month, overwhelming hospital emergency rooms in a region unaccustomed to triple-digit temperatures, doctors resorted to a grim but practical ...
Raleigh residents are feeling the brunt of a scorching week, with temperatures posing a serious health threat. Since last Friday, WakeMed has treated 15 patients for heat-related illnesses, ...
Medical professionals are turning body bags into cooling baths to treat heat-related illnesses. Immersing patients in cold water quickly reduces body temperature and can prevent serious damage. Fire ...