Construction sites continue to operate despite inclement weather, exposing workers to
unpleasant working circumstances that can lead to various physical and mental health …

New Findings What is the topic of this review? This review outlines the history of research on
epigenetic adaptations to heat exposure. The perspective taken is that adaptations reflect …

Background The climate crisis is the greatest public health threat of the 21st century.
Excessive heat is responsible for more deaths than any other extreme weather event, and …

The increasing number of extremely hot days globally has made outdoor workers more
vulnerable to heat-related illnesses such as heat syncope, heat exhaustion, heat edema …

Background Chronic kidney disease of unknown cause (CKDu) is an emerging health
problem in India and other countries worldwide. However, clinical descriptions, including …

More than one-third of all occupational deaths are heat-related, and it is probable that many
more non-fatal injuries occur from overexposure to heat but are not reported. Prolonged …

Key points Exposure to exertional heat stroke (EHS) has been linked to increased long‐term
decrements of health. Epigenetic reprogramming is involved in the response to heat …

Workplace hazards and accidents occur more frequently in the construction industry than in
any other industries. Occupational hazards cannot be completely eliminated but can be …

While some studies report a possible association between heat waves and kidney disease
and kidney-related conditions, there still is no consistent scientific consensus on the matter …

Wet bulb temperatures (Twet) during extreme heat events are commonly 31° C. Recent
predictions indicate that Twet will approach or exceed 34° C. Epidemiological data indicate …