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Australians are being warned of extreme heat this weekend and are being urged to take care to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Curly hair does more than simply look good — it may explain how early humans stayed cool while conserving water, according to researchers who studied the role human hair textures play in regulating body temperature. The findings can shed light on an evolutionary adaptation that enabled the human brain to grow to modern-day sizes.

Parents and carers shouldnt cover prams with a dry cloth on hot days, according to a new study which found...

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Date Time Study challenges overheating risk for pregnant women exercising in heat Pregnant women are at no greater risk of dangerous ‘overheating’ when exercising in hot weather compared to non-pregnant women, according to a world-first Australian study. The findings question recommendations discouraging exercise in hot weather due to the potential risk to the unborn child associated with ‘overheating’ or maternal hyperthermia, defined as a rise in core body temperature above 3...