(WOWK) — From 1992 to 2022, over 40,000 people have died due to complications from cold weather. Not great news as we embark on the coldest week of this winter season so far. Dangerously cold wind ...

Hypothermia is often called the "silent killer" of winter. Awareness, preparation and compassion for vulnerable communities are essential to prevent tragedies as temperatures drop. In the U.S., more ...

Frigid weather can pose special risks to older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping older people avoid hypothermia—when ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Over the last 10 years, 19 people have died of hypothermia in Marathon County, according to local health data. Last winter, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As Central Virginia continues to see extremely cold temperatures following a snow and ice storm, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is urging residents to protect ...

With all of Michigan facing extreme cold this weekend — as well as below-zero wind chills — the risk of frostbite and hypothermia are higher than normal. “We encourage everyone to take this forecast ...

Record-breaking cold weather in Palm Beach County has led to an increase in illnesses. The Palm Beach Health Network reported cases of hypothermia, flu, pneumonia, and severe asthma. Cold weather can ...

YORK, Pa. — Temperatures in the Commonwealth continue to drop into the single digits and possibly even below the zero-degree mark with snow and heavy wind chills in the forecast. Health officials warn ...