Risk factors include poor circulation and heart disease, which become more common as people age. Older adults also tend to take more medications like diuretics that can be dehydrating.

An extreme hot weather protocol is in effect across Connecticut through Sunday evening, according to the office of Gov. Ned Lamont.

As Earth continues to warm from humans burning fossil fuels, weather extremes are expected to also increase in frequency and intensity. And the health of older adults are vulnerable to these extremes.

Butterfly bushes do not support all stages of a butterfly's life. Ecosystem advocates say gardeners should consider planting alternatives that are native to the region.

Researchers at the Hamden lab are known for managing invasive insects like spongy moth, Asian long-horned beetle and spotted lanternfly to prevent trees from dying.

The executive order called on state agencies to complete 23 actions to reduce the state’s carbon emissions and adapt to climate change.

Los representantes estadounidenses John Larson, Rosa DeLauro y Joe Courtney están presionando para obtener respuestas sobre por qué la administración Trump ha retirado fondos federales para reforzar las viviendas en la isla con sistemas de energía solar.

U.S. Reps. John Larson, Rosa DeLauro and Joe Courtney are pushing for answers as to why the Trump administration has clawed back federal funds to bolster homes on the island with solar power systems.

New England has some of the highest electricity prices in the country. But this past winter, 140,000 households in Massachusetts got a break on their bills because they have a heat pump.

Doing a thorough tick check after spending time outdoors, wearing light clothing, and tucking your pants into your socks are all ways to reduce the risk of tick bites.