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.

The world has changed since 1664, when French philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes first claimed the brain was responsible for the sensation of pain. However, a key question remains: How exactly ...

The brain is especially vulnerable to heat because it cannot cool itself, making high temperatures risky for people with neurological conditions like epilepsy. The global climate crisis is making ...

WASHINGTON — If you’ve ever felt foggy, unfocused or downright sluggish on a hot summer day, you’re not imagining things. Science says extreme heat doesn’t just make you sweat, it can also mess with ...

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.

Chhaya Gaikwad didn’t know that ignoring her father-in-law’s advice of not working in scorching heat could cost her over $1,000. Gaikwad has been a farmer for over 30 years and has a wealth of ...