World’s big cities see 26% rise in extreme hot days: Study
The world's major cities are now experiencing a quarter more very hot days every year on average than they did three decades ago, according to a new analysis published on…
How do heat health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?
Getty ImagesA number of yellow and amber heat alerts have been issued across England during the recent hot weather. The alerts warn the public when high temperatures pose a potential…
How do heat and cold health alerts work?
Getty ImagesYellow heat health alerts are in effect for London, the South East, South West, East Midlands, West Midlands and East of England. The alerts - which mean high temperatures…
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke?
Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesDuring hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is not usually serious as long as you…
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Getty ImagesIt can be hard to get a good night's sleep when the weather is hot.Here are some simple tips which could help. 1. No nappingHot weather can make us…
Assisted dying: The heat and emotion of today’s significant vote
Fergus WalshMedical editorPACampaigners hold placards outside parliament in LondonToday's vote is hugely significant. It now looks highly likely that assisted dying will be introduced in England and Wales.The vote by…
Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely
Simon KingLead Weather PresenterPA MediaAmber heat health alerts have been issued across the whole of England with temperatures likely to exceed 30C for the first time this year.The alerts, which…
What are the heat exhaustion and heatstroke symptoms?
Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesDuring hot weather, it can be easy to overheat.Although heat exhaustion is not usually serious - as long as you can cool yourself down - heatstroke…
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Getty ImagesTemperatures are expected to be high over the coming days in many parts of the UK, so here are some tips to help you get a good night's sleep…
Heatwave likely as yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England
Tomasz SchafernakerBBC weather presenterBBC Weather Watchers/JuniperbeddyBlue skies on the beach in Lowestoft, SuffolkYellow heat health alerts have been issued for most of England with temperatures set to climb as high…