Cold stress goes deeper than frostbite. For lone workers, prolonged exposure can impair physical and cognitive performance—creating hidden safety risks when no one is there to help. The occupational ...

Cold therapy practices have gained substantial popularity in wellness communities, evolving from niche biohacking techniques to mainstream health interventions. From professional athletes using ice ...

The thought of stepping into an icy shower first thing in the morning makes most of us shudder. That initial shock as cold water hits your warm skin triggers an immediate gasp, racing heart, and ...

Hospital admissions for heart attacks increase after exposure to lower air temperature and cold spells, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of ...

In individuals with obesity, 90 minutes of cold exposure increases energy expenditure by 18% but also raises energy intake and causes significant discomfort. There is a growing interest in using cold ...

Urgent action must be taken to reduce the ever-rising number of people killed by extreme temperatures in India, say the authors of a new 19-year study which found that 20,000 people died from ...