Heat Stroke /tags/heat-stroke Heat Stroke en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:59:01 GMT As extreme heat becomes more common, Missouri experts warn to keep an eye on kids /health-science-environment/2024-08-27/extreme-heat-common-experts-warn-dangerous-kids Thirty-four Missouri residents — aged 11 months to 96 years — died due to heat-related illness in 2023, according to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:59:01 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-08-27/extreme-heat-common-experts-warn-dangerous-kids Rebecca Smith How heat kills: What happens to the body in extreme temperatures /health-science-environment/2023-07-29/how-heat-kills-what-happens-to-the-body-in-extreme-temperatures Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in the heat wave. Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:04:27 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-07-29/how-heat-kills-what-happens-to-the-body-in-extreme-temperatures Maria Godoy Dangerous heat wave bears down on outdoor workers in St. Louis /health-science-environment/2022-06-14/dangerous-heat-wave-bears-down-on-outdoor-workers-in-st-louis The National Weather Service on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for the St. Louis region that lasts through Wednesday evening with temperatures that can feel as hot as 110 degrees. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:30:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-06-14/dangerous-heat-wave-bears-down-on-outdoor-workers-in-st-louis Farrah Anderson Steamy St. Louis heat life-threatening for some /health-science-environment/2018-07-05/steamy-st-louis-heat-life-threatening-for-some The National Weather Service in St. Louis issued a heat advisory this week as temperatures soared into the upper 90s.The hot weather puts vulnerable… Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:33:21 GMT /health-science-environment/2018-07-05/steamy-st-louis-heat-life-threatening-for-some Sarah Fentem With the heat rising, St. Louis region urged to take precautions /health-science-environment/2017-06-16/with-the-heat-rising-st-louis-region-urged-to-take-precautions With high temperatures expected in the St. Louis region on Saturday, the heat index — a measure of temperature and humidity — could break 100, according… Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:46:25 GMT /health-science-environment/2017-06-16/with-the-heat-rising-st-louis-region-urged-to-take-precautions