Plunging into a tub of ice-cold water just might be the health boost you need. These are the benefits and drawbacks.

“Cold water shock” is described as the instant and involuntary reaction a body has to sudden contact with cold water. The ...

Too much too quickly wreaks havoc in our organs and can lead to death. Cold shock is its own stress response to extreme cold when genes activate to counter cellular damage done by freezing ...

The fire service said it hoped to educate the public on "underestimated risks associated with open water" including hidden ...

The fishing opener beckons as winter fades, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a chilling warning. What’s the secret to staying safe in deceptively cold waters this spring? You ...

After strong storms move in this evening, cold air pushes through on Monday. Judge hits 3 of Yanks' 9 homers with 8 RBIs as NY goes deep on first 3 pitches, routs Brewers 20-9 Here's Why ...

Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks ...

They found genes encoding or related to cold-shock proteins, ice-binding proteins, and cryoprotective compounds like spermidine. When they analyzed worm extracts using a proteomics approach, they ...

During March and April, air temperatures can get warm enough for a beach day, but the water temperatures remain chilly enough to induce cold water shock or hypothermia. In this case, a special ...