The 2023 summer saw record-breaking heat, with one of the hottest months in recorded history occurring in July. It’s well known that excess heat leads to health problems like heat exhaustion, ...

Temperatures have been rising all over the globe, worsening a number of environmental problems. However, higher temperatures also impact our brains, leading to behavioral and mental health struggles.

WASHINGTON — Feeling a little hot around the collar? When it's hot outside, it turns out it's not all in our heads. There's a large body of research showing just how much heat can impact our brain.

High temperatures can make us miserable. Research shows they also make us aggressive, impulsive and dull. By Dana G. Smith In July 2016, a heat wave hit Boston, with daytime temperatures averaging 92 ...

Summer heat has swept the U.S., with warnings issued across the East Coast and Midwest. In addition to putting stress on the body, hot weather can also take a toll on the brain and mental health. Dr.

Brain scans of more than 2,000 preadolescents suggests that early life exposure to heat and cold may have lasting effects on the microstructure of white matter in the brain, especially when living in ...