The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp at Halas Hall on Wednesday. Here's what we learned from the first practice.

Cities are seeking low-cost ways to ease the heat island effect. Researchers found benefits and trade-offs in two popular ...

People are experiencing extreme heat and heat waves all over the country, even in places that are not accustomed to such ...

Such is the case heading into the end of the week, as a ridge of high pressure over the Atlantic will extend eastward across ...

Taylor Leamey writes about all things wellness, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested ...

Physical therapist Sanjit Kooner knows all about persistent back pain—he suffered with it for years. Despite having lots of experience helping other people manage their injuries, he couldn’t solve the ...

Up to 60 percent of older adults live with persistent muscle pain, but there’s a lot you can do to ease that discomfort.

New York's power grid withstood the recent power wave, but will continue to face peak usage problems as demand grows and power plants are closed.

Nearly 150 million Americans are living under extreme heat warnings and advisories this week as some fear recent staff and funding cuts under the Trump administration could hurt the federal response.

As previous disasters have laid bare the US’ vulnerabilities to other types of extreme weather, this week is revealing strains in infrastructure and highlighting public health risks when faced ...

When extreme heat arrives, here are science-based tips to keep your home cool, from the most efficient way to use air conditioning to strategic uses of fans ...