HEAT STRESS

This study aims to see if installing cooling equipment in homes can protect people from dangerous heat. Researchers are working with over 1,500 low-income residents in Bangladesh who live in metal-roofed homes. They will measure whether these cooling changes improve heart health,…

This study is testing whether providing free air conditioners and help with electricity bills can protect older adults from getting sick during hot weather. Researchers will enroll 100 seniors in Boston who don't have AC and have chronic health conditions. They will track how the…

This study aims to understand why older adults are at higher risk during heat waves. Researchers will test if two common heart medications (propranolol and metoprolol) cause a greater rise in body temperature during 3 hours of simulated extreme heat in healthy adults aged 65 and …

This study aims to understand if the current recommended safe indoor temperature of 26°C is still protective for older adults when they are doing light daily activities or wearing more clothing. Researchers will measure body temperature, heart strain, and other health signs in ad…

This study aims to understand if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C protects children from heat-related physical strain and cognitive decline. Researchers will compare how 10 children, aged 10-15, respond physically and mentally during a simulated 6-hour school day in a 26°C roo…

This study aims to understand how older women's bodies handle extreme heat and humidity, which is important as climate change increases heat waves. Researchers will test 12 older female participants in controlled hot environments to find the exact point where their bodies can no …

This study aims to understand how hot indoor temperatures affect people with schizophrenia. Researchers will compare a comfortable room (26°C) to a very hot room (36°C) while measuring participants' body temperature, heart function, thinking skills, and mood. The goal is to gathe…

This study aims to understand how wearing a hijab (a headscarf and cloak) affects the body's ability to cool down during exercise in hot, dry weather. Researchers will measure body temperature, sweat evaporation, and comfort levels in 12 healthy young women as they exercise. The …

This study aims to find out if the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C (79°F) is enough to protect healthy, active young adults from physical strain during a hot day. Researchers will measure body temperature, heart strain, and thinking skills in 10 young adults during a…