The UK is currently in the grip of a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees in some areas - and a cardiac nurse has shared key guidance on how people with heart conditions can stay safe in the extreme heat

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EXCLUSIVE: Fitness enthusiasts who regularly go for a run or hit the gym are being urged to take extra care as temperatures continue to soar across the UK

Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).

As the UK melts through a sizzling heatwave, the threat of heat stroke is becoming increasingly real. Triggered by the body overheating, heat stroke can cause organ failure within…

Many of us will be trying to stay hydrated in the hot weather - but you need to be careful about how much you drink

As the UK faces a record-setting heatwave with red weather warnings issued, people are being urged to spot the signs of heat-related illnesses. Long periods in the sun can lead to…

A heatwave expert from Australia has suggested a major tip to help Britons to manage during the latest heatwave, one which has seen temperatures rise close to 40C

The UK is currently in the grip of a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees in some areas - and a cardiac nurse has shared key guidance on how people with heart…

Temperatures have threatened 37C today as Britain's record-breaking June heatwave gets even warmer — and experts are reminding parents how to keep children safe in hot temperatures

As temperatures soar during the UK heatwave, learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke - and when to seek urgent medical help

Rare red warning for extreme heat is in place until 9pm for London, southeast and east of England

The London Ambulance service said life-threatening emergencies soared by 50% as Britain endured its hottest June day on record and hospitals came under mounting pressure.

People with certain health conditions can be especially vulnerable in hot weather