Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered. It’s a ...

One hot day last summer, Clarisa Lugo was inspecting and counting corn and soybean plants in the middle of a 300-acre farm field in Illinois when she started throwing up and panting. Her heart raced, ...

For pregnant agricultural workers, working in extreme heat carries elevated risks. Coupled with exertion, extreme heat exposes pregnant workers to potentially serious complications, including ...

Nevadans now can follow along through public data as regulators enforce an extreme heat rule meant to protect the Silver State’s outdoor and indoor workers. As of Wednesday, the Nevada Occupational ...