In this thought experiment, we propose that the disproportionate rise in the prevalence of
nephrolithiasis in minoritized populations correlates with increased temperatures specifically …

In the face of escalating global climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme heat
events, the mitigation of building overheating has become an urgent priority. This …

Abstract Many United States (US) cities are experiencing urban heat islands (UHIs) and
climate change-driven temperature increases. Extreme heat increases cardiovascular …

Local and state governments find it challenging to adopt aggressive residential building
codes that require energy-efficiency upgrades beyond those with a reasonable payback …

Recently, indoor thermal comfort has received more scholarly attention than ever due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and global warming. However, most studies on indoor thermal comfort …

Background Previous studies have suggested an association between non-optimum
ambient temperature and decreased semen quality. However, the effect of exposure to heat …

Extreme heat is a major threat to human health worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its
complexity and global reach, created unprecedented challenges for public health and …

Background: Recent record-breaking hot temperatures in Alaska have raised concerns
about the potential human health implications of heat exposure among this unacclimated …

Extreme heat is a major health hazard that is exacerbated by ongoing human-caused
climate change. However, how populations perceive the risks of heat in the context of other …

As a vital component of urban heat risk, the vulnerability of exposed elements must be
assessed before further impact prediction and strategy implementation. In previous studies …