In 2021, there were 3,035 reports of arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) in the United States, including 2,911 caused by West Nile virus, according to research published in the August 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Germans should emulate the southern European tradition of the siesta as a way to support workers during the country's frequent hot spells, according to the head of an association representing public health officers.
Jul 18, 2023
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Riffing off 2019's "hot girl summer" and 2022's "Adam Sandler summer", online magazine The Cut has declared 2023 the year of the "barefoot-boy summer".
Jul 17, 2023
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Summer brings to mind sunny days and relaxing vacations, but the season's dark side makes it one of the busiest times of the year for a University of Maryland "fulminologist"—a scientist specializing in lightning research.
Jul 5, 2023
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Moms of school-age children get significantly less sleep during the school year than during the summer.
Jun 23, 2023
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One in three Australians has a musculoskeletal condition involving joint pain, and the most common cause is arthritis. Around 3.6 million Australians have arthritis and this is projected to rise to 5.4 million by 2030.
Jun 14, 2023
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Seaside residents and holidaymakers have felt it for centuries, but scientists have only recently started to investigate possible health benefits of the coast. Using data from 15 countries, new research led by Sandra Geiger ...
May 24, 2023
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Late last summer, the mpox outbreak in California peaked, with the state reporting an average of nearly 100 new cases per day in August.
May 16, 2023
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Dangers like working high above the ground or with heavy machinery are common hazards for laborers in industries like construction or excavation. But there's another near-universal hazard for laborers—heat.
May 15, 2023
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Rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of workers dying or becoming disabled from laboring in extreme heat, an international conference has been told.
May 10, 2023
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