The study focused on 226 comatose patients, analyzing their brain waves during sleep. Sleep spindles, markers of brain organization, preceded the return of consciousness in many patients.

Researchers are uncovering a link between rising temperatures and hyponatremia, a condition caused by a dangerous decline in sodium in the body.

A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

For many people, summer is their favorite time of year. However, summer also brings the risk of dangerous heat waves.

Hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses each year.

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