Extreme cold weather

While the body has some very effective mechanisms to adjust to extreme heat conditions, it has very few tricks to deal with the cold. Be aware of the health risks that come with your job -- and how to protect yourself against them.

For most Americans, cold snaps and blizzards are a minor inconvenience. But for the most vulnerable in our society, extreme weather can turn lethal.

One student-based group at Yale University that's aiming to curb reliance on fossil fuels has been forced to put its plans for a weekend rally on ice.

Several cities in the region are offering warming centers as temperatures are forecasted to be dangerously cold beginning Wednesday evening.

Extreme cold temperatures are more than a nuisance - they could hurt your health. "The bitter air that accompanies these conditions poses serious health issues of its own," said Mary Raymond, MD, board-certified internal medicine physician at Franciscan Physician Network St. John Health Center in northwest Indiana.

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Extreme cold weather clothing is essential for anyone working construction during the frigid winter months. Check out the pros and cons of materials like cotton, down, fleece, wool, polyester, and nylon to decide which clothing works best for your needs.

With temps dropping to record lows, people are taking steps to be sure they can survive extreme cold. Hear from several experts about what they recommend.

Winter clothes for cold winter trip to Lapland