How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat.
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Injury or Poisoning: Heat Illness
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Q&A: Americans are underestimating the dangers of extreme heat
Heat-related deaths in the U.S. have surged more than 50% since 2000 as the climate warms and temperatures rise to record-breaking levels. This July alone, more than half of Americans were exposed to extreme temperatures ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Heat dome coming: Tips to stay safe during extreme temps
A heat dome is expected to scorch most of the United States through the July 4 weekend, sending temperatures into the high double and even triple digits in the central and eastern regions of the nation.
Jul 1, 2026
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As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here's how to stay safe, and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
Millions of Americans are facing heat advisories ahead of the July Fourth holiday as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern United States.
Jul 1, 2026
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Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot, even for young, healthy adults
Most people know that heat waves can be dangerous. What they may not realize is that the heat indoors can be much worse than outdoors.
Jun 27, 2026
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Construction sites are not ready for extreme heat: 44% of workers said they have experienced a heat-related illness
Hot weather is already having a negative impact on U.K. construction workers' health and well-being, and most construction sites are not set up to protect them, researchers have found.
Jun 26, 2026
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Major sporting events could offer a public health role for nursing students
As Toronto hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is welcoming large crowds, international visitors and volunteers into stadiums, transit hubs, fan spaces and public areas. For many people, the World Cup is about soccer, ...
Jun 16, 2026
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Here's how to avoid heat-related illnesses and stay cool this summer
More than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes over the last four years, and most of the fatalities were preventable, the World Health Organization's Europe office said Thursday.
Jun 11, 2026
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The science of sweat: A researcher is helping Brazil prepare for the heat of the World Cup
As the world's best soccer players prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America this summer, teams are gearing up not only for opponents but also for the heat. In stadiums from Miami to Mexico City, soaring temperatures ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Heat could pose threat to World Cup workers: Even low-intensity work can be harmful, study finds
Heat could pose a danger to workers at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Jun 9, 2026
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