The main downside of drinking hot water is that there's a risk of burning the mouth and throat if it's too hot, the experts note. Avoid drinking water hotter than 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

Drinking enough water is crucial to maintaining overall health and proper hydration, which supports just about every bodily function. Water to the body is like oil to a machine — it keeps everything ...

Scientists hope to prevent deaths from climate change, but heat and cold are more complicated than we thought.