HEAT STRESS

This study looks at whether adding cooling equipment and better building materials to homes can reduce the harmful effects of heat stress in low-income communities in Bangladesh. About 1,500 people living in hot, metal-roofed homes will get cooling upgrades and wear monitors to t…

This study looks at whether giving air conditioners to older adults in Boston who don't have them can reduce heat-related health problems. About 100 people aged 55-95 from certain Boston neighborhoods will take part. Some will get an AC unit and electricity help in the first summ…

This study looks at whether common heart medications called beta blockers (propranolol and metoprolol) cause older adults to get hotter during extreme heat exposure. Researchers will measure body temperature and sweat rate in 22 healthy adults aged 65 and older over 3 hours in a …

This study checks whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (about 79°F) is enough to protect healthy, active young adults (ages 18-29) from heat strain. Participants will spend 8 hours in a warm room, either resting in light clothes or doing light exercise in extra layers. Res…

This study looks at why some people get sick from heat and sun while others don't. Researchers will test 80 healthy adults from Denmark and Greece by exposing them to controlled heat and UV light. The goal is to create personalized alerts and advice to help people stay safe durin…

This study looks at how being in a hot room affects the body, thinking, and mood of people with schizophrenia. Ten adults with and without the condition will sit in a warm or very hot room for six hours, doing light activity. The goal is to learn how heat impacts them, so better …

This study looks at whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C is truly safe for older adults (ages 65-85) when they are doing light activities or wearing extra clothing. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a controlled room at 26°C while researchers measure body…

This study looks at how wearing a hijab (headscarf and cloak) affects the body's ability to cool down during exercise in hot, dry conditions. Researchers will measure heat loss, body temperature, and comfort in 12 healthy young women as they do moderate exercise in a 40°C room. T…

This study aims to find out if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (the recommended limit for older adults) can prevent dangerous heat strain and mental decline in children during a simulated heatwave. Ten children aged 10 to 15 will spend six hours in a warm room, doing light ac…

This study looks at how older women (65+) handle extreme heat and humidity. Researchers will expose 12 women to increasing humidity in a hot room to find the exact point where their bodies can no longer keep cool. The goal is to better understand heat risks for this group as clim…

This study looks at whether taking a hot bath before or after intense exercise helps muscles recover better. Researchers will measure muscle function and a protein called HSP70, which helps protect and repair cells. The study involves 96 healthy young male athletes who exercise 1…