Biological Phenomena: News and Research on Extreme Heat

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Q&A: What does a heat wave mean for your lungs and health?

Charlottesville and much of central Virginia were under an extreme heat warning Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to stay in the 90s and upper 80s for the remainder of the week. The region is part of a much larger heat ...

Gender disparities in heat wave mortality in India

Are heat waves more deadly for women? This question initiated a study now published in "Significance Magazine" analyzing how extreme temperatures affect mortality differently for men and women, focusing on India.

Planning tool prepares kidney patients for the next disaster

With nature's events more frequently edging into natural disasters caused by climate change, patients with chronic kidney disease who require regular dialysis increasingly struggle to stay connected to this lifesaving service.