Heat stress awareness week concluded in Sharjah

Jul 30, 2024

The Salama Training Center for Preventive Training, in collaboration with the Prevention and Safety Authority (SPSA), organised the Heat Stress Awareness Week event. This...

Billion people could face deadly levels of heat stress with global warming at 2C: Report

Nov 09, 2021

London [UK], November 9 (ANI/Sputnik): One billion people across the world could be affected by extreme heat stress - a potentially fatal combination of...

Over 1,300 people died during Hajj pilgrimage in 2024: Saudi Arabia

Jun 24, 2024

In a statement, the Saudi government said, "The health system addressed numerous cases of heat stress this year, with some individuals still under care....

ADB launches initiative to bolster women's resilience to heat stress in Asia

Dec 05, 2023

The new technical assistance program will delve into the repercussions of rising temperatures, identifying policies, actions, and investments that can alleviate the disproportionate impacts...

Researchers develop fitness sensor that monitors health

Feb 14, 2022

Thuwal [Saudi Arabia], February 14 : Perspiration is basically sweating from sweat glands, often in response to heat, exercise or stress. Researchers have developed...

Nearly half of EU territory 'at risk' of drought: European Commission

Jul 18, 2022

Brussels [Belgium], July 18 : Nearly half of the area in Europe is 'at risk' of drought, said the European Commission on Monday as...