Thermal sensations are consciously differentiated as hot or cold by the brain; however, the neural mechanism that enables ...

As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to ...

When we touch something hot or cold, the temperature is consciously sensed. Previous studies have shown that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is responsible for thermal sensations.

Extreme temperature fluctuations in India are challenging the human body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.

Extreme cold also may cause blood to thicken and become more prone to clotting, which likewise raises the risk of heart ...

Florida is seeing "significant" snowfall due to a rare winter storm. For native Floridians or transplants who escaped the ...

While both hot and cold conditions impacted focus, the study found that cold temperatures had a stronger negative effect. Participants reported more significant cognitive challenges when feeling ...

It may feel cold, but it's about to get colder in Tennessee. Here's how cold it's expected to get Tuesday night and how to ...

We're looking at where the temperatures and other current atmospheric conditions are measured here in the Triad every hour of ...

As winter temperatures plummet, low tire pressure warnings will start illuminating dashboards.This common occurrence is not just a distraction; it can negativel ...

The most important thing for many is protecting the pipes with outside faucet covers to keep cold wind from freezing them.

As potent Artic air is expected to invade Tennessee, here are some items you should avoid putting in your vehicle.