Hypothermia from exposure to cold temperatures was the underlying or contributing cause of death for 166 Californians last year, more than double the number a decade ago.

The increase in hypothermia deaths is linked to a rise in homelessness, especially in California, which has the nation’s ...

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Public spaces, such as malls and libraries, can serve as warming centers for those needing a reprieve from the cold. In addition, numerous nonprofits and community organizations offer overnight ...

Health officials warn that extremely cold weather could render lifesaving overdose reversal drug Narcan ineffective.

Learn how to grow and care for Golden Oakland® Holly, an upright holly with golden variegated foliage and a pyramidal form.

Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the ...

Seattle Freeze” is a term used to describe how difficult it is to meet new people in the PNW due to dreary weather, ...

Axons in brain cells resemble a string of pearls rather than smooth tubes, according to Johns Hopkins researchers. This ...

Hypothermia is a danger during freezes, particularly for those who underestimate the effects of the cold weather.