As much as people enjoy the warm summer months, high temperatures can be hard on the human body. “As mammals, we live close to the thermal edge of life and death,” says Craig Heller, a physiologist ...

In these dog days, the heat can really sneak up on you: One minute you’re seemingly fine, enjoying a picnic in the park, and the next, all you can think about is the sun bearing down on you. Or maybe ...

When summer rolls around and temperatures climb high, it can be a real nightmare for sleepers like me who already run hot. Every July, I regret my decision to opt for the “romantic” wispy, white ...

This is the time of year when it starts to feel like the summer heat has a personal vendetta against your comfort. Despite your best efforts, you might find yourself constantly sweating and struggling ...

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This summer has been hot—one of the hottest on record—and it's probably just going to keep getting hotter. I feel like we are getting to the point where air-conditioning isn't just something nice to ...

How do you stay cool without an air conditioner? We asked NPR readers from hot countries (including the U.S.!) to share their tips on how to cope with the heat. It's a follow-up to a story we ...