By Barney Calman Head of Health for Mailonline 11:55 Jul 19, 2024, updated 12:26 Jul 19, 2024 New research shows that vaping, smoking and even using nicotine gum and patches may increase the risk of fatal heat exhaustion. The warning came as Britain braces for a ‘mini heatwave’ this weekend, with the mercury expected to … Read more
British people must prepare for this enjoy a four-day heat wave with temperatures that can rise above 30ºC. With the mercury set to rise this week, the Met Office has issued a health warning from today (June 24). The yellow alert – which applies to every region in England except one – started at 8am … Read more
The TUC trade union has previously called for a change in the law to introduce a maximum working temperature, but unfortunately this has not yet happened. However, there are rules that can help you leave an office that is too hot Woman suffers from a heat wave using a fan, lying on a sofa in … Read more
High pollen levels are striking in parts of Britain, bringing new misery for hay fever sufferers. Forecasts suggest there could be a heat wave next week. The Met Office has warned that pollen counts will be very high in England over the next five days, spreading to Wales and Northern Ireland from Saturday. By Monday, … Read more