News tagged with extreme temperatures

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List of weather records

This is a list of weather records, a list of the most extreme occurrences of weather phenomena for various categories. Each of these is understood to be the record for recent history, as these records may have been exceeded before modern weather instrumentation was invented.

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Every degree fall in winter air temperature equals one percent drop in ambulance response time

Every one degree fall in outside air temperature during the winter corresponds to a drop in ambulance response time of more than 1 per cent, reveals research published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

Health created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Discovery that some seizures arise in glial cells could offer new targets for epilepsy treatment

Epileptic seizures occur when neurons in the brain become excessively active. However, a new study from MIT neuroscientists suggests that some seizures may originate in non-neuronal cells known as glia, which ...

Neuroscience created Jan 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Strategies for coping with extremely hot weather

Exposure to extreme heat can cause illness and even death for some people. But there are several small steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Health created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts discover why Rudolph's nose is red

Rudolph's nose is red because it is richly supplied with red blood cells which help to protect it from freezing and to regulate brain temperature.

Other created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Extreme temperatures may raise risk of premature cardiovascular death

Extreme temperatures during heat waves and cold spells may increase the risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart ...

Cardiology created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ambos' call-outs rise and fall with the temperature

(Medical Xpress) -- If the temperature hits 30 degrees, Brisbane ambos can expect approximately 10 per cent more call-outs that day for people with chronic conditions, research from QUT's Institute of Health and Biomedical ...

Health created Aug 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Rugby Union: Polish ice-box is Wales' open secret

Wales are gunning for the Six Nations' Grand Slam next weekend against France, but a core part of their success lies far across Europe in a sub-zero medical unit in Poland.

Other created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How to stay safe in extreme summer heat

Blazing temperatures can bring on serious illness if you're not careful. Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, an emergency physician at UNC Hospitals, offers tips on protecting yourself and your family against extreme heat.

Health created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0