/tags/heat-stroke Heat Stroke en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:41:15 GMT /health-wellness/2025-06-19/planning-to-be-outside-on-a-hot-and-humid-day-take-these-precautions People spend a lot of time outside during hot and humid weather. Whether you're going to the beach or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool while outside. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:41:15 GMT /health-wellness/2025-06-19/planning-to-be-outside-on-a-hot-and-humid-day-take-these-precautions Clare Marie Schneider /news/2024-07-03/a-new-federal-rule-could-offer-protection-from-extreme-heat-to-millions-of-workers A proposed rule from the the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would for the first time set in place regulations to better protect workers from extreme heat. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:19:08 GMT /news/2024-07-03/a-new-federal-rule-could-offer-protection-from-extreme-heat-to-millions-of-workers Alana Wise /news/2024-06-12/understanding-the-forgotten-child-syndrome-of-leaving-kids-in-hot-cars-and-how-to-prevent-it Texas leads the nation in child deaths from being left in a hot vehicle. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:40:14 GMT /news/2024-06-12/understanding-the-forgotten-child-syndrome-of-leaving-kids-in-hot-cars-and-how-to-prevent-it Gabrielle Muñoz | Texas Standard, McKenzie Nabi | Texas Standard /texas-news/2023-08-09/north-texas-summers-are-getting-hotter-that-puts-outdoor-workers-at-risk Experts say outdoor workers need to stay hydrated, wear protective clothing, and use the "buddy system" on the job to keep an eye out for heat-related illness. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2023-08-09/north-texas-summers-are-getting-hotter-that-puts-outdoor-workers-at-risk Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /health-wellness/2023-07-25/tarrant-county-heat-death-toll-climbs-to-5-experts-share-tips-on-staying-safe-cool Five Tarrant County residents have died from heat-related illnesses in July so far. Now, health experts are urging caution, especially when working out in the sun. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:43:45 GMT /health-wellness/2023-07-25/tarrant-county-heat-death-toll-climbs-to-5-experts-share-tips-on-staying-safe-cool Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /health-wellness/2023-07-12/8-mistakes-to-avoid-if-youre-going-out-in-the-heat You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-07-12/8-mistakes-to-avoid-if-youre-going-out-in-the-heat Allison Aubrey, Carmel Wroth /health-wellness/2023-07-07/texas-heat-wave-health As the Texas heat wave continues into July, public health officials are encouraging people to notice the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-07-07/texas-heat-wave-health Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-06-26/a-heat-wave-in-north-texas-this-week-what-you-need-to-know-about-heat-exhaustion-and-heat-stroke As North Texas hits triple digit temperatures this week, the chief of Emergency Medical Services at Parkland Hospital System explains the symptoms to watch for and how best to avoid heat-related illnesses. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-06-26/a-heat-wave-in-north-texas-this-week-what-you-need-to-know-about-heat-exhaustion-and-heat-stroke Sam Baker /health-wellness/2022-07-18/elderly-texans-especially-at-risk-as-temperatures-soar Extreme heat can create health issues for everyone — but the elderly are particularly at risk. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:30:10 GMT /health-wellness/2022-07-18/elderly-texans-especially-at-risk-as-temperatures-soar Ava Gough /health-wellness/2022-07-13/temperatures-that-top-100-can-be-life-threatening-heres-what-to-look-out-for-and-what-to-do When the thermometer goes about 100 in Texas, spending time outside can feel brutal. But there's also a potential health risk. Here's what you need to know: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:15:31 GMT /health-wellness/2022-07-13/temperatures-that-top-100-can-be-life-threatening-heres-what-to-look-out-for-and-what-to-do Gloria Farris