Arizona's heat wave is causing residents to suffer burns from the hot ground. Temperatures in Arizona have climbed as high as 119 degrees — superheating the ground so intensely that people are ...

Animals can also get burned walking on hot concrete or asphalt, said Dr. Rena Carlson, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. “Prevention is the key,” Carlson said.

Not to mention the hot and humid weather makes it feel like you’re working harder during exercise. But does that extra sweat on your brow equate to burning more calories in the hot summer sun?

A water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit can release water from the tap hot enough to cause a second-degree burn in about 9 minutes. Turned up to 130 degrees, that injury happens in just 25 ...

Common burn injuries in children are caused by contact with hot surfaces. Burn surgeon Dr. Christopher LaChapelle said the burn center sees an increase in burns between July 4 and 24, and there ...