Exertional heat stroke (EHS) means an elevated body core temperature above 40°C with central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction that occurs during physical activity. EHS and its progression to ...

There are various stages which people are likely to go through before they reach the critical stage of heat stroke, and it’s vital to be aware of these warning signs. Heat exhaustion can ...

However, this self-cooling system eventually starts to fail, especially when we don't have enough water. This is what causes heat stroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening heat illness ...

“This is an unprecedented heatwave. In my 13 years of working here, I don’t remember signing a death certificate for heat stroke. This year, I’ve signed several,” says Ajay Chauhan of the ...