Heat Stroke

Summer headaches: How to spot and stop heat-induced headaches

Heat-induced headaches are common in summer due to dehydration, sun exposure, and heat exhaustion. While many ease with rest and fluids, some signal serious health risks like heat stroke. Understanding the warning signs and taking preventive steps is key to staying safe in the heat.

Healthy habits that protect your joints in summer, keep you moving

Summer is the time to move more and stay active. Joint pain doesn’t have to be part of this season. Here’s how with small steps and the right approach, you can stay active and comfortable during hotter months.

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion: Early signs to watch for, plus preventive tips

Symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion: Heat-related illnesses are preventable, but only if you're aware and act quickly. Uncover the warning signs early, and follow these tips to manage the rising temperatures and protect yourself from heatwaves and heat stroke.

Prevent heat exhaustion with these 8 simple nutritionist-approved tips

Maintaining your health and hydration is crucial for combating summer heat. Here are some simple yet effective strategies suggested by a nutritionist to help protect yourself from heat exhaustion and ensure proper hydration during the summer.

Heat stress symptoms: Watch out for fatigue, dehydration, heat stroke, more

Heat stress can cause havoc, but it is a preventable condition. By staying hydrated, adjusting daily activities, and recognising the symptoms early, you can protect yourself from heat-related illnesses. Ignoring the warning signs can have serious health consequences.

Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May

May has been a particularly bad month for the region, with temperature in capital Delhi and nearby state of Rajasthan touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).

Heat stroke: Nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure are symptoms of this condition

Heat stroke is a serious and potentially fatal condition that demands immediate attention and intervention. Recognising the symptoms and understanding the appropriate first-aid measures can significantly impact the outcome.

Shah Rukh Khan, under treatment for heat stroke, likely to be discharged from Ahmedabad hospital today

The private hospital has not yet issued any statement on Khan's health condition.

Stroke causes, importance of BEFAST warning symptoms, and the golden period that can save a patient

Stroke causes, symptoms and treatment: Dr. Kunal Bahrani, a celebrated neurologist from Fortis Faridabad, talks to us about the causes, symptoms, and the ways to prevent a stroke.

Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics

Being deprived of shade exposes the body to heat from direct sunlight, while higher humidity means that the rate of evaporation from our skin will decrease.

As India simmers, data on heatwave-linked mortality turns foggy

The number of heat wave days has been on the rise, but data maintained by government agencies differs from each other.

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What is a heatwave and a heat index? What are the symptoms? What to do in a heatstroke? All your questions answered by IMD

Most of India, barring parts of northwest and peninsular region, is expected to experience above-normal maximum temperatures from April to June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on April 1.

Heatwave in India: Symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them

Signs of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke, and how to prevent adverse health outcomes due to high temperatures.